It will be a showdown between two sensational offenses when the 12th-ranked Auburn Tigers (9-0) clash with the North Carolina State Wolfpack (8-2) at Auburn Arena. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers beat the Saint Louis Billikens 67-61, while the Wolfpack won a close one over the UNCG Spartans 80-77.
North Carolina State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UNCG. The Wolfpack had a rate of 0.689 (above their season average of 0.534), while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.515. Meanwhile, Auburn played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.210 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 15.8). For those same stats, Saint Louis was 0.121 and 13.9, respectively. J’Von McCormick played well for Auburn with 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. North Carolina State was led by Markell Johnson, who finished with 19 points and seven assists.
The Wolfpack won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 78-71. North Carolina State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Auburn. The Wolfpack had a rate of 0.226, while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.097.
This showdown figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s top offenses face off. Auburn ranks 18th with 114.8 points per 100 possessions and North Carolina State is 31st (112.4) dating back to last season.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Auburn Tigers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Auburn ranks sixth in rebounds per game (35.8) while North Carolina State ranks 190th (37.6).
- The Wolfpack rank 42nd in steals per game (7.4) while the Tigers rank 139th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- Auburn ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while North Carolina State ranks 71st (12.7).
- The Tigers rank fourth in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while the Wolfpack rank 141st (4.2).
- North Carolina State ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Auburn ranks 135th (23.2).
