SMU Mustangs vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming ACC clash between the SMU Mustangs and NC State Wolfpack will take place on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs, with a record of 20-13, are coming off a home win
Game outlook
The upcoming ACC clash between the SMU Mustangs and NC State Wolfpack will take place on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs, with a record of 20-13, are coming off a home win against Louisville, while the Wolfpack, at 9-9, suffered a home loss to California in their previous game. Despite a blowout loss, SMU is the betting favorite with a -3 opening line that has not moved. Check out our prediction for this matchup and more.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mustangs -155 | Wolfpack +125
Spread: Mustangs -3 (-110) | Wolfpack +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 61%.
SMU Mustangs
The SMU Mustangs are currently focused on securing their sixth conference win after a recent series of games. Despite losing two games earlier this month, they have since bounced back with a blowout win against Miami and a tough defeat against Louisville. Boopie Miller and Chuck Harris have been standouts on the offensive end, while B.J. Edwards and Kario Oquendo have also been making significant contributions. With a power ranking of 68 and a strong offensive performance, the Mustangs are looking to continue their success in the upcoming games.
NC State Wolfpack Analysis
The NC State Wolfpack are currently struggling to find success in ACC play, with a record of 2-5 in conference games. The team has dropped five of their last six games, with their only win coming against Notre Dame. Despite the losses, senior guard Marcus Hill has been a standout player, consistently connecting on over 50% of his field goals and averaging 13.2 points per game. Senior guard Jayden Taylor has also been a key contributor, averaging 12.8 points per game. The team's offense is ranked #262 in the country, scoring an average of 71.5 points per game, while their defense is ranked #68, allowing an average of 67.3 points per game. NC State is looking to improve their performance and secure more wins as they continue through the season.