NC State vs Louisville Free Pick and Prediction ā€“ March 12

NC State vs Louisville Free Pick and Prediction ā€“ March 12

šŸ€ It's game time! NC State takes on Louisville in a matchup that's sure to excite. Check out our free picks and predictions! šŸŽ²

Game matchup:

March 12, 2024, 3:30 PM EST

Spread and Odds

Louisville | +9.5 | 149.5 (over -110) NC State | -9.5 | 149.5 (under -110)

Overall Betting Records

Louisville | 8-23-0 | 12-18-1 ATS | 15-16-0 Over/Under NC State | 17-14-0 | 13-17-1 ATS | 18-12-1 Over/Under

Key Matchup Statistics

Statistic | NC State | Louisville Points Per Game | 75.5 (104th) | 71.6 (211th) Opponents Points Per Game | 72.8 (187th) | 78.6 (328th) Possessions Per Game | 70.9 (168th) | 71.9 (112th) Offensive Efficiency | 1.066 (107th) | 0.996 (252nd) Defensive Efficiency | 1.028 (184th) | 1.093 (324th)

Statistical Analysis

NC State's offense looks to capitalize against Louisville's defense, which ranks poorly in defensive efficiency. Conversely, Louisville's struggle to keep points off the board might continue against a moderately effective NC State offensive lineup.

Betting Trends section:

NC State tends to perform better at home, suggesting a potential advantage in this matchup. Louisville, struggling throughout, may find difficulty overcoming NC State's home court prowess.

Betting advice:

Given the statistical analysis and trends, leaning towards NC State covering the spread seems like a prudent choice. Additionally, considering both teams' scoring records, the over on 149.5 also appears tantalizing.

Game prediction:

šŸ”® NC State to cover -9.5 šŸ’Ŗ šŸ”„ Over 149.5 points šŸ“ˆ

Summary section

  • NC State's home advantage could be crucial.
  • Louisville's defense may struggle to contain NC State.
  • Over on points looks promising based on both teams' past performances.
Author - Dante 'Dice' Romani
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