North Carolina State vs SMU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • North Carolina State is a -2.5 point favorite vs SMU
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • North Carolina State / SMU TV channel: ESPN2

The North Carolina State Wolfpack visit Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 pm in Dallas, TX.

North Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The North Carolina State vs. SMU Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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North Carolina State vs. SMU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

North Carolina State vs SMU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina State will win this college basketball game with 56.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina State vs SMU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina State will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • NC State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+6.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • SMU has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.10 Units / 9% ROI)

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.55 Units / -1.03% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI

SMU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SMU has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -17.93% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9 Units / 1.03% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State is shooting 40% from three (238/597) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

North Carolina State is shooting 40% from three (238/597) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

North Carolina State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (367 turnovers/39 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

North Carolina State has made 10.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

SMU Offensive Stats & Trends:

SMU is shooting 49% (654/1,324) this season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

SMU averaged 14.2 offensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

SMU has averaged 1.37 points per shot (1,819 points/1,324 shots) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

SMU averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,409 points/1,995 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (578 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

North Carolina State has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/292) in the second half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

North Carolina State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (189 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

North Carolina State averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (677 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.1

SMU Defensive Stats & Trends:

SMU allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (212/679) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

SMU has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (92/305) in the first half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

SMU has averaged 8.9 steals per game (463 steals/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

SMU has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.5


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