North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State
The North Carolina Central Eagles battle the South Carolina State Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, February 18.
The market might have underrated South Carolina State and -115 makes lots of appeal considering they are +3.5 on the spread. Back the underdogs to cover the line against NCCU.
North Carolina Central Eagles won their previous game, beating Morgan State Bears at home. It was a 80-76 win.
South Carolina State Bulldogs were beaten 59-57 in their last game, being turned over at home to Coppin State Eagles.
Head-to-Head Statistics
South Carolina State have beaten NCCU in their last two matchups. Scorelines of 87-71 and 88-67 were both achieved at home. We’ve seen six NCCU wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NC Central
|
14-18 | 2299 | 2415 | -116 | 10-5 | 4-13 | 1L |
|
South Carolina St.
|
10-22 | 2147 | 2522 | -375 | 6-5 | 4-17 | 1L |
North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
If you agree that South Carolina State can go fairly close in this college showdown, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +3.5 makes lots of appeal at -115.
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Key North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State stats:
SC State +3.5 Probability
According to the top betting apps, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes South Carolina State +3.5 on the spread, along with Over 139.5 points and South Carolina State/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
73
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74
South Carolina State
South Carolina State are available at massive odds to register a 74-73 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.
North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State 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.
With an estimated 43% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their +134 betting odds about South Carolina State triumphing in this college game. At -164, North Carolina Central are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 136.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 136.5, then the odds are -115.
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- NCAAB: 15/03 2025 NC Central 67 South Carolina St. 88
- NCAAB: 07/03 2025 NC Central 71 South Carolina St. 87
- NCAAB: 25/01 2025 South Carolina St. 77 NC Central 82
- NCAAB: 08/03 2024 South Carolina St. 68 NC Central 79
- NCAAB: 20/01 2024 NC Central 68 South Carolina St. 71
- NCAAB: 03/03 2023 NC Central 71 South Carolina St. 64
- NCAAB: 14/01 2023 South Carolina St. 67 NC Central 71
- NCAAB: 04/03 2022 South Carolina St. 62 NC Central 67
- NCAAB: 08/02 2022 NC Central 68 South Carolina St. 74
- NCAAB: 02/02 2021 South Carolina St. 77 NC Central 91
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
North Carolina Central Stats
South Carolina State Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 139.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 134.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 133.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 139.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.80 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.00 pts and allowed 65.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Mid-Eastern Athletic | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Howard
|
23-10 | 2556 | 2236 | 320 | 16-4 | 7-6 | 8W |
Norfolk State
|
15-17 | 2445 | 2362 | 83 | 9-6 | 6-11 | 3L |
Morgan State
|
14-16 | 2258 | 2347 | -89 | 9-7 | 5-9 | 1L |
|
NC Central
|
14-18 | 2299 | 2415 | -116 | 10-5 | 4-13 | 1L |
|
South Carolina St.
|
10-22 | 2147 | 2522 | -375 | 6-5 | 4-17 | 1L |
UMES
|
9-23 | 2060 | 2265 | -205 | 6-4 | 3-19 | 3L |
Delaware State
|
8-23 | 1896 | 2185 | -289 | 5-8 | 3-15 | 1L |
Coppin State
|
7-24 | 2032 | 2493 | -461 | 3-8 | 4-16 | 3L |
- 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
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