Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our William & Mary vs North Carolina State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Raleigh.
William & Mary vs North Carolina State Prediction
The Tribe 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 line for this matchup is currently at 160 points, and North Carolina State is favored by -15.5 at home against William & Mary.
William & Mary vs. North Carolina State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: William & Mary Tribe at North Carolina State Wolfpack
- Where: Raleigh at Lenovo Center
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds NCST -15.5, WM +840 | NCST -1613 O/U 160
Tribe Preview: Does William & Mary Have What it Takes on the Road?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
William & Mary picked up a 102-87 win over Georgia Southern on Sunday, November 17th. The Tribe were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.
William & Mary led 48-45 at halftime and then outscored Georgia Southern 54-42 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 189, well over the O/U line of 160.5.
Tribe Offense Breakdown
William & Mary put up 102 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. They connected on 73.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, making 16 threes.
The Tribe's effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they added 20 points from the free-throw line, shooting 76.9%. Nakavieon White led the way with 25 points, while Noah Collier was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 19 points.
Tribe Team Defense
William & Mary's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point shots, with a 17/23 performance.
From beyond the arc, the Tribe's defense conceded 16 three-pointers on 44 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws (76%).
Wolfpack Preview: Can North Carolina State Lock in a Home Win?
North Carolina State cruised to a 72-49 win over Colgate on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were -12.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points ended at 121, well below the 149.5 O/U line.
NC State took control early, leading 40-22 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 32 points while holding Colgate to 27, maintaining their defensive intensity throughout the game.
Wolfpack Offense Breakdown
NC State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a 52.5% success rate on two-point attempts (21/40). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 3 of 14 threes for 21.4%.
At the free-throw line, the Wolfpack connected on 80.8% of their attempts, going 21 for 26. They managed only 5 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists. Ben Middlebrooks led the way with 19 points in 16 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the field, while Marcus Hill added 17 points, hitting 60% of his shots.
Wolfpack Team Defense
North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to just 49 points, even though they allowed them to shoot 44% from the field. The Wolfpack gave up 21 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, NC State limited their opponent to 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 80%. The Wolfpack allowed 5 offensive rebounds.
Tribe vs Wolfpack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, William & Mary has averaged 73 points per game while allowing 76. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- The Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Tribe have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Wolfpack have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.
William & Mary vs North Carolina State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: William & Mary +15.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.