The 20th-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-1) welcome the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-8) to PNC Arena. The Wolfpack look to extend their six-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolfpack easily got past the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 105-55, while the Greyhounds were blown out by the St. John’s Red Storm, 76-55.
North Carolina State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 8.8 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0. Mount St. Mary’s put up marks of 20.9 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.169). North Carolina State was lifted by Torin Dorn, who put up 28 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Andrew Kostecka played a key role for Loyola Maryland with 17 points and five rebounds.
Dorn has taken his game to another level as of late for North Carolina State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
North Carolina State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Wolfpack currently rank third in offensive efficiency, while Loyola Maryland ranks 333rd in defensive efficiency.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State averages 17.6 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. Loyola Maryland ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Wolfpack rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Greyhounds rank 101st (21.8).
- North Carolina State ranks 102nd in blocks per game (3.1) while Loyola Maryland ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- The Wolfpack rank 40th in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Greyhounds rank 180th (34.8).
- North Carolina State ranks 40th in steals per game (8.0) while Loyola Maryland ranks 110th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 5.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 93.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 54.6 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
