Syracuse vs North Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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  • North Carolina State (11-13) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (10-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Syracuse / North Carolina State TV channel: ESPN2

The Syracuse Orange (10-16) visit PNC Arena to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-13) on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Raleigh, NC.

North Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Syracuse vs. North Carolina State Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse+6.5 -110O 152.5 -110+225
North Carolina State -6.5 -110U 152.5 -110-275

Syracuse vs North Carolina State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina State will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs North Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.55 Units / 7% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+3.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+1.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • NC State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 8-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 7.62% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.25 Units / -8.2% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -12% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.15 Units / 5.06% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 10.89% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.35 Units / -19.49% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 40% (281/700) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has averaged 42.0 points per game (965 points/23 games) in the second half this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 39.6

Syracuse is shooting 30% from three (79/260) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse is shooting 33% from three (161/496) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/16 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (350 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Syracuse has averaged 9.3 steals per game (215 steals/23 games) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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


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