The North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-1) square off against the 16th-ranked Memphis Tigers (5-1) at Barclays Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Memphis Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tigers barely escaped the Ole Miss Rebels 87-86, while the Wolfpack were victorious over the Little Rock Trojans 74-58.
North Carolina State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.519) and a free throw rate of 0.214 (below their season average of 0.232). For those same stats, Little Rock had marks of 0.407 and 0.169, respectively. Meanwhile, Memphis’ free throw rate was their largest strength over Ole Miss. The Tigers had a rate of 0.414 (above their season average of 0.286), while the Rebels posted a mark of 0.333. Precious Achiuwa put together a good outing for Memphis with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, C.J. Bryce had a good game for North Carolina State, contributing 18 points and six rebounds.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that features a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Memphis ranks ninth in possessions per game (75.5) and North Carolina State is 53rd (72.1) since the 2018-19 season. Also, the Wolfpack rank 37th in offensive efficiency (111.9), while the Tigers rank 54th in defensive efficiency (97.0).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Memphis Tigers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Carolina State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Memphis ranks 244th (23.7).
- The Wolfpack rank 72nd in steals per game (7.2) while the Tigers rank 270th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- North Carolina State ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (38.5) while Memphis ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Wolfpack average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 49th in the country. The Tigers rank 254th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Memphis averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. North Carolina State ranks 245th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
