Syracuse Favored Over NC State in ACC Tournament Quarterfinal Matchup

Game outlook

The conference tournament on the hardwood continues with Day 2 as 12 teams compete for the tournament title and an automatic bid to March Madness in the nation's capital. The seventh-seeded team will face the 10th-seeded team in a second-round matchup, with Syracuse as the betting favorite at -1.5. NC State advanced to this round by defeating Louisville while Syracuse closed the regular season with a loss to Clemson. Syracuse has won the last seven meetings between the two teams and holds a 14-6 advantage in the all-time series. The betting line has remained unchanged since opening at -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wolfpack +100 | Orange -120

Spread: Wolfpack +1.5 (-110) | Orange -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Syracuse will win straight-up is 55%.

NC State Wolfpack

NC State recently snapped a four-game losing streak with a hard-fought win over Louisville. In the victory, they showed resilience by overcoming a 12-point deficit in the first half and ultimately securing the win in the second half. Casey Morsell led the team with 25 points. The Wolfpack's performance has been solid this season, ranking 124th in offense and 207th in defense. They have multiple key players contributing, with Morsell averaging 11.4 points per game. The team's shooting percentages are also respectable, with a 44.4% field goal percentage and 34.6% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, NC State has shown strength, both offensively and defensively, and continues to make strides towards success in the ACC. JT runs the court and OC finds him. 📺: ACC Network pic.twitter.com/Ye6snmwOIU