North Carolina State vs Miami (FL) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • North Carolina State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Miami (FL)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • North Carolina State / Miami (FL) TV channel: CW

The North Carolina State Wolfpack visit Watsco Center to take on the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Coral Gables, FL, USA.

North Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The North Carolina State vs. Miami (FL) Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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North Carolina State vs. Miami (FL) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina State-1.5 -115O 149.5 -105-135
Miami (FL) +1.5 -105U 149.5 -115+110

North Carolina State vs Miami (FL) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina State will win this college basketball game with 78.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina State vs Miami (FL) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina State will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 41 games (+10.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 41 games (+6.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+3.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+2.05 Units / 4% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 21 away games (+1.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.37 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games at home (+1.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) have covered the 1H Spread in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.80 Units / 23% ROI)

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has a 10-20 record against the spread this college basketball season (-12 Units / -36.31% ROI).

  • 12-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.95 Units / -2.02% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Miami (FL) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Miami (FL) has a 9-20 record against the spread this college basketball season (-12.9 Units / -39.15% ROI).

  • 4-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -88.35 Units / -56.44% ROI
  • 19-11 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 21.28% ROI
  • 11-19 when betting the Under for -10 Units / -30.17% ROI

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (369 turnovers/39 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

North Carolina State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (501 assists/ 369 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

North Carolina State has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (286 turnovers/30 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

North Carolina State has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (286 turnovers/30 games) this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Miami (FL) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (FL) has a 26% free throw rate (942 free throw attempts/3,665 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Miami (FL) has a 27% free throw rate (474 free throw attempts/1,787 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Miami (FL) made 9.0 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Miami (FL) shot 37% from three (278/760) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (653 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.1

North Carolina State has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (653 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

North Carolina State stole the ball 286 times last season — 6th most among Power Conference teams

North Carolina State averaged 7.3 steals per game (286 steals/39 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Miami (FL) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (FL) has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (282/705) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Miami (FL) has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (220/525) this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Miami (FL) has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (282/705) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Miami (FL) has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (887/1,779) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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