The North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-0) try to remain perfect when they clash against the 25th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (5-1) at Kohl Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Badgers lost to the fourth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 53-46, while the Wolfpack defeated the Mercer Bears, 78-74.
The Wolfpack forced 23 turnovers and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 30.4). Wisconsin, on the other hand, held Virginia to an effective field goal percentage of 0.407 (below their season average of 0.596). Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ had a good outing, contributing 22 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. North Carolina State rallied around Torin Dorn, who had 19 points and nine rebounds.
Ball protection could play a key role in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, Wisconsin has committed the 36th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the gambling defense of North Carolina State has forced the 38th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.4 percent).
North Carolina State at Wisconsin Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Carolina State ranks 19th in assists per game (16.6) while Wisconsin ranks 240th (12.6).
- The Badgers rank 85th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Wolfpack rank 204th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- North Carolina State ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Wisconsin ranks 279th (19.3).
- The Wolfpack rank 25th in steals per game (7.6) while the Badgers rank 233rd (5.4).
- North Carolina State ranks 110th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Wisconsin ranks 313th (31.5).
