South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central

The South Carolina State Bulldogs face the North Carolina Central Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Thursday, March 5.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 144.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that South Carolina State and NCCU go under the line.

South Carolina State Bulldogs got the win in their previous game. A 61-59 triumph occurred on the road when playing Delaware State Hornets.

North Carolina Central Eagles won their last game 77-73. This was a road victory against Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Carolina State won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 85-72 triumph when facing NCCU. South Carolina State have racked up three straight wins over NCCU. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
NC Central	12-16	2030	2136	-106	8-4	4-12	2W
South Carolina St.	8-21	1918	2298	-380	6-5	2-16	1W

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South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central Prediction & Picks

Head into South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -110. The line is set at 144.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central stats:

• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 SC State games.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 SC State games on the road.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 SC State games.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 NCCU games at home.

Under 144.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Carolina State 63 - 74 NCCU

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South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central 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.

The North Carolina Central odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -370 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 79% chance of winning. South Carolina State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +290.

7.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 144.5, there are odds of -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

SC State

+290

NCCU

-370

Point Spread

SC State +7.5

-110

NCCU -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-110

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South Carolina State Stats

North Carolina Central Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.00 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.30 pts and allowed 83.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	20-10	2324	2036	288	14-4	6-6	5W
Norfolk State	15-15	2287	2190	97	9-4	6-11	1L
Morgan State	13-15	2118	2206	-88	8-6	5-9	1W
NC Central	12-16	2030	2136	-106	8-4	4-12	2W
UMES	9-21	1928	2125	-197	6-3	3-18	1L
South Carolina St.	8-21	1918	2298	-380	6-5	2-16	1W
Coppin State	7-23	1966	2423	-457	3-8	4-15	2L
Delaware State	6-22	1711	2000	-289	5-8	1-14	7L

• 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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