- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Texas Tech (15-17) is a -4.5 point favorite vs North Carolina State (17-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- North Carolina State / Texas Tech TV channel: CBS
The North Carolina State Wolfpack (17-18) visit PPG Paints Arena to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (15-17) on Mar. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.
Texas Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-120).
The North Carolina State vs. Texas Tech Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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North Carolina State vs. Texas Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| North Carolina State | +4.5 +100 | O 145.5 -110 | +180 |
| Texas Tech | -4.5 -120 | U 145.5 -110 | -225 |
North Carolina State vs Texas Tech Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this college basketball game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
North Carolina State vs Texas Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina State will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.
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North Carolina State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- NC State has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+12.05 Units / 134% ROI)
- NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
- NC State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.35 Units / 26% ROI)
Texas Tech Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Texas Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.05 Units / 38% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+11.50 Units / 6% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Texas Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
- Texas Tech have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
North Carolina State has a 17-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -7.3% ROI).
- 18-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.3 Units / 11.56% ROI
- 21-14 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 14.12% ROI
- 14-21 when betting the Under for -9.05 Units / -22.88% ROI
Texas Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Texas Tech has a 15-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -10.18% ROI).
- 21-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.5 Units / 6.03% ROI
- 19-14 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 9.92% ROI
- 14-19 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -19.01% ROI
North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (527 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7
North Carolina State has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (205 turnovers/22 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4
North Carolina State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (527 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.1
North Carolina State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (527 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:
Texas Tech attempted 43 threes on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Texas Tech attempted 43 shots on right corner attempts last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Texas Tech made 0.3 three-pointers per game in transition last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Texas Tech had a TS% of 43% on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%
North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina State has 445 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among ACC Teams
North Carolina State has averaged 8.8 steals per game (307 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5
North Carolina State has averaged 8.1 steals per game (179 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7
North Carolina State has averaged 7.9 steals per game (445 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Texas Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:
Texas Tech allowed 25.4 points per game (457 points/18 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4
Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 35% on catch and shoot opportunities (72/204) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Texas Tech allowed 29.1 points per game (523 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2
Texas Tech allowed opponents to shoot 34% on catch and shoot opportunities (15/44) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%
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