The North Carolina State Wolfpack (15-8, 6-6 ACC) will be at the Carrier Dome to meet the Syracuse Orange (14-9, 7-5 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Orange barely escaped the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 75-73, while the Wolfpack were victorious over the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 83-72.
North Carolina State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Miami (FL). The Wolfpack had a rate of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.500), while the Hurricanes posted a mark of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.501). Meanwhile, Syracuse played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.429 (above their season average of 0.247) and a turnover percentage of 13.7 (better than their season average of 14.7). For those same stats, Wake Forest had marks of 0.344 and 17.1, respectively. Syracuse was led by Elijah Hughes, who put up 20 points and eight rebounds. Markell Johnson had a good outing for North Carolina State, contributing 19 points, 12 assists and five rebounds.
The Wolfpack won the sole game between these two teams last year, 73-58. Making free throws was one of North Carolina State’s biggest advantages. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Orange were just 11-22 (50.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The high-powered offense of Syracuse will face off against the mid-tier defense of North Carolina State. The Orange currently rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while the Wolfpack are 156th in defensive efficiency. The Orange should have the edge on that side of the ball.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Syracuse Orange ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 60th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Syracuse ranks 268th (17.0).
- The Orange rank 142nd in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Wolfpack rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- North Carolina State ranks 57th in steals per game (7.6) while Syracuse ranks 89th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Wolfpack rank 76th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while the Orange rank 274th (28.9).
- Syracuse ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while North Carolina State ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolfpack have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
