NC State Wolfpack Look to Keep Unbeaten Streak Alive with Vegas Showdown Against Vanderbilt Commodores

Game outlook

On Thursday, the Wolfpack will face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Vegas Showdown at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wolfpack have started off the season 3-0 and the Commodores are 2-1, despite their opening game loss to Presbyterian. NC State will have to play without G MJ Rice and possibly an additional injury, while the Commodores have four players who are listed as questionable. Tune in for a tight game with College Basketball Picks for a guaranteed game-winner!

Game Info

When: Thursday, 11/23/2023 @ 10:00pm EST

Where: Michelob Ultra Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Wolfpack -338 | Commodores +270

Spread: Wolfpack -7.5 (-110) | Commodores +7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that NC State will win straight-up is 77%.

NC State Wolfpack

NC State is led offensively D.J. Wells Jr, who scores an average of 14.67 points per game (shooting 41.74 % overall, and 26.67 % from long range), and defensively by Michael O'Connell, who averages 4.00 assists per game. The Wolfpack is also serve as the swat leader with an average of 1.3 blocks per game and 1.67 steals per game ( led by Dennis Parker Jr.). NC State has a power ranking of 66 and is ranked 18th in defense, allowing 58.7 points per game, and 85th in offense scoring 81 points per game. Offensively, they shoot 46.9% field goals, 31.3% from long-distance and 71.4% free throws. DJ Burns Jr. leads scoring with 14.7 points per game, while Michael O'Connell leads in assists with 4.0 per game and Mohamad Diarra in rebounds with 10.0 per game and blocks with 1.3 per game. Dennis Parker Jr. leads in steals with 2.0 per game. Defensivley, NC State allows 38.2% in field goals, 28.8% from long-distance and holds opponents to 37.7 rebounds per game.