North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Presbyterian vs North Carolina State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Raleigh.

Presbyterian vs North Carolina State Prediction

The Blue Hose and Wolfpack are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Wolfpack will host the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -21.5 over Presbyterian.

Presbyterian vs. North Carolina State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Presbyterian Blue Hose at North Carolina State Wolfpack
Where: Raleigh at Lenovo Center
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds NCST -21.5, PRESB +1700 | NCST -5500 O/U 152

Blue Hose Preview: Will the Blue Hose Defense Show Up in Raleigh?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game

Presbyterian dropped their season opener 88-79 on the road against Charlotte on Monday. Despite being +12 point underdogs, the Blue Hose kept it closer than expected.

After trailing 45-33 at halftime, Presbyterian scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 136.

Blue Hose Offense Breakdown

Presbyterian's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points on 56.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, thanks in part to their 63.9% shooting on two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Jonah Pierce was perfect from the field, hitting all 11 of his shots and finishing with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Jaehshon Thomas each added 18 points, with Braswell knocking down 5 of 6 threes and Thomas hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

Blue Hose Team Defense

Presbyterian's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 54 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Blue Hose allowed 62% shooting, with 20 two-point field goals made. From three-point range, they gave up 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% clip. Presbyterian also sent the opposing team to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws.

Wolfpack Preview: Taking a Look at the Wolfpack Chances at Home

The Wolfpack opened their season with a decisive 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday. Playing at home, they entered the game as -24 favorites and covered the spread.

NC State led 50-35 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 47-31. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 147.

Wolfpack Offense Breakdown

NC State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 97 points with a 55.9% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, thanks in part to their 70.7% shooting on two-point attempts.

The Wolfpack also connected on 9 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and dished out 20 assists. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield led the way, hitting 5 of 6 shots, while Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each contributed 14 points.

Wolfpack Team Defense

Despite North Carolina State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. The Wolfpack allowed a 55% shooting performance, with 38 made field goals on 68 attempts.

Inside the arc, NC State gave up 29 two-pointers on 41 attempts, a 70% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 27 shots, or 33%. At the free-throw line, they went 12/21, shooting 57%. NC State also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Blue Hose vs Wolfpack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Presbyterian has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Across the Wolfpack last ten home games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 68. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 7-3 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Blue Hose have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-1-1.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Wolfpack have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.