The NC State Wolf Pack (15-4, 5-3 ACC) will try to extend a four-game winning streak when visiting the North Carolina Tar Heels (13-6, 5-3 ACC) on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Dean E. Smith Center. This contest is at 5:00 PM ET on ACC Network. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Tar Heels’ ( to win on the moneyline) game with the Wolf Pack ().
This article makes reference to lines valid as of January 21, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. See all the current odds for this matchup in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
North Carolina Vs NC State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | NC State (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (153) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
North Carolina Vs NC State Stat Rankings
| North Carolina Avg. (Rank) | NC State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 79.6 (33rd) | Points Scored | 79.5 (34th) |
| 72.4 (268th) | Points Allowed | 68.4 (159th) |
| 38.1 (18th) | Rebounds | 36.7 (51st) |
| 9.9 (160th) | Off. Rebounds | 11.1 (62nd) |
| 6.9 (240th) | 3pt Made | 8.6 (69th) |
| 12.7 (230th) | Assists | 14.2 (106th) |
| 11.3 (83rd) | Turnovers | 10 (18th) |
North Carolina Vs NC State Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Tar Heels are 6-13-0 this season.
- As 6.5-point favorites or more, North Carolina is 5-7 against the spread.
- There have been eight Tar Heels games (out of 19) that went over the total this year.
- In seven games this year, North Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than 153 points.
- The over/under for this game is 153 points, one more than the average point total for Tar Heels games this season.
- NC State has covered the spread nine times in 19 games.
- The Wolf Pack have covered every time (1-0) as a 6.5-point underdog or more this season.
- Out of 19 North Carolina’s games so far this year, eight have gone over the total.
- There have been six Wolf Pack games this year with more than 153 points scored.
- Games involving NC State this year have averaged 147.9 points per game, a 5.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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North Carolina Impact Players
- Armando Bacot leads his squad in both points (17.6) and rebounds (11.2) per game, and also posts 1.7 assists. Defensively, he posts 0.6 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
- RJ Davis leads his team in assists per game (3.2), and also posts 16.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Defensively, he delivers 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Caleb Love paces the Tar Heels at 3.2 assists per contest, while also averaging 3.6 rebounds and 16.3 points.
- Leaky Black posts 7.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Pete Nance puts up 10.6 points, 6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 48.7% from the field and 35.1% from downtown with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.
NC State Impact Players
- Jarkel Joiner is posting 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, making 44% of his shots from the floor and 35.1% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per contest.
- The Wolf Pack receive 12.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1 assists per game from Casey Morsell.
- Jack Clark paces the Wolf Pack in rebounding (7.1 per game), and averages 9.1 points and 1.8 assists. He also delivers 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
- D.J. Burns is putting up 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, making 55.1% of his shots from the floor.
