North Carolina State Wolfpack
Basketball NCAAB Tue 3 Feb 21:00
Southern Methodist Mustangs (SMU)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: NC State vs SMU

The NC State Wolfpack battle the SMU Mustangs, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, February 3.

Back NC State to Win

The best angle could be a Moneyline wager and our prediction is NC State at the current odds of -133. They can have the edge over SMU when the two teams clash.

SMU 63-57 to the Good in Previous H2H

NC State Wolfpack triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Wake Forest Demon Deacons were beaten 96-78.

SMU Mustangs lost on the road in their last game. Louisville Cardinals won 88-74.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 63-57 in favor of SMU when they last played NC State.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
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NC State vs SMU Prediction & Picks

We cover the key NC State vs SMU betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and backing NC State at -133 to triumph. Our pick means we’re opposing the team who have home-court advantage in this college matchup.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key NC State vs SMU stats:

  • NC State have won 5 consecutive games on the road.
  • NC State have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • NC State have won 14 of their last 20 games.

NC State Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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If you can correctly predict that NC State will win along with the number of points, then you are able to combine the two options and getting larger odds on the Match Result & Total market.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ven-Allen Lubin Under 7.5 Rebounds +105 BetMGM logo

Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State) can be backed to register Under 7.5 rebounds at +105. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

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Darrion Williams Over 2.5 Assists -149 BetMGM logo

Darrion Williams (NC State) can be wagered to finish with Over 2.5 assists at -149. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline NC State
Totals Under 160.5
Player Rebounds Ven-Allen Lubin Under 7.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of NC State on the moneyline, Under 160.5 and Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State) to get Under 7.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

NC State NC State logo 80 - 75 SMU logo SMU

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where NC State can be backed speculatively to achieve a 80-75 victory.

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NC State vs SMU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Anticipating a Close Contest

We’re seeing SMU priced up at -108 for a victory, with NC State trading at -111. The sportsbooks award a 53% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 159.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 159.5, there are odds of -105.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Darrion Williams Favorite to Get Most Points

Darrion Williams is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -105 that he goes Over 15.5 points and -125 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Darrion Williams (NC State)
Over 15.5
-105
Under 15.5
-125
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Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)
Over 14.5
-118
Under 14.5
-110
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Quadir Copeland (NC State)
Over 14.5
-110
Under 14.5
-115
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Paul McNeil Jr. (NC State)
Over 14.5
-100
Under 14.5
-130
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Player Assists
Quadir Copeland (NC State)
Over 7.5
+105
Under 7.5
-141
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Darrion Williams (NC State)
Over 2.5
-149
Under 2.5
+115
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Jaron Pierre Jr. (SMU)
Over 1.5
+110
Under 1.5
-145
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Player Rebounds
Samet Yigitoglu (SMU)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-135
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Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+105
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Darrion Williams (NC State)
Over 4.5
-161
Under 4.5
+120
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

NC State logo NC State Stats
SMU logo SMU Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Miami 25-8 2704 2349 355 16-4 9-4 1L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
Clemson 24-10 2521 2269 252 16-3 8-7 1L
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
California 21-11 2492 2344 148 17-4 4-7 2L
Stanford 20-12 2431 2326 105 12-7 8-5 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
Florida State 18-15 2652 2572 80 12-8 6-7 1L
Wake Forest 17-16 2602 2543 59 12-6 5-10 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
Notre Dame 13-18 2308 2335 -27 11-7 2-11 2L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
Boston College 11-20 2090 2191 -101 10-10 1-10 1W
Georgia Tech 11-20 2287 2400 -113 10-10 1-10 12L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak