The Alcorn State Braves (1-3) will travel to PNC Arena to challenge the North Carolina State Wolfpack (3-1). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolfpack had no trouble getting past the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 95-64, while the Braves were blown out by the 13th-ranked Memphis Tigers, 102-56.
North Carolina State played a flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.274 (above their season average of 0.269) and a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 13.4). St. Francis Brooklyn recorded marks of 0.152 and 21.4, respectively, for those same stats. Alcorn State, on the other hand, forced Memphis into a turnover percentage of 18.5 (above their season average of 15.4). C.J. Bryce had a good outing for North Carolina State, putting up 22 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Alcorn State was led by Troymain Crosby, who recorded 10 points and five rebounds.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for North Carolina State in this battle. The Wolfpack rank 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Alcorn State ranks 256th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent) since last season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Braves. They rank 343rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent), while the Wolfpack have forced the 36th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.0 percent).
Alcorn State at North Carolina State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Carolina State averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 50th in the country. Alcorn State ranks 275th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- The Wolfpack rank 36th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Braves rank 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- North Carolina State ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Alcorn State ranks 83rd (20.7).
- The Wolfpack average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. The Braves rank 276th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- Alcorn State ranks 67th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while North Carolina State ranks 243rd (4.4).
