NC State Wolfpack Predicted to Defeat Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Matchup
On Wednesday night, two teams looking for a win in conference play to start 2024 on a positive note go head-to-head as NC State faces Notre Dame. NC State is coming off an
Game outlook
On Wednesday night, two teams looking for a win in conference play to start 2024 on a positive note go head-to-head as NC State faces Notre Dame. NC State is coming off an 83-66 win over Detroit Mercy, while Notre Dame routed Virginia 76-54. In the all-time series, the Fighting Irish have a 10-9 advantage. NC State is the opening favorite coming in at -4.5 with no line movement.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wolfpack -185 | Fighting Irish +150
Spread: Wolfpack -4.5 (-110) | Fighting Irish +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that NC State will win straight-up is 65%.
NC State Wolfpack
NC State achieved their second consecutive victory against Detroit Mercy. They outscored Detroit Mercy by 14 points to take a 16:40 lead of 52-36. DJ Horne performed exceptionally with 26 points, six rebounds and six assists. NC State is offensively capable of 79.8 points per game with a 46% field goal percentage and 8.1 threes per game. Defensively, they allow 70.2 points per game keeping opponents to 43.15% field goal accuracy. They average 36.42 rebounds per game with 11.50 defensive assists.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis
Notre Dame Fighting Irish is 6-7 overall and 1-1 in the ACC. They have a power ranking of 147 and are 354th for offense (averaging 63.6 points per game) and 80th for defense (allowing 65.6 points per game). The team is shooting 40.2% from the field and 28.2% from beyond the arc. They are averaging 35.92 rebounds and 10.08 assists per game while also making 73.3% of their free throws. Defensively, Notre Dame is allowing 42.65% field goals, 73.91% free throws and 33.74% three pointers. They are averaging 34.33 offensive rebounds and 11.83 defensive assists per game.