The No. 20 North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-1) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-8) at PNC Arena. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Free Prediction
The Greyhounds are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-55 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last matchup. St. John’s’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Loyola Maryland. The Red Storm had a rate of 20.1, while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 29.2. Andrew Kostecka was Loyola Maryland’s leading scorer with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
In the Wolfpack’s previous matchup, they dismantled the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 105-55. The Wolfpack had a much better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 20.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 25.0). Torin Dorn was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 10-for-18 shooting from the field.
Dorn has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Carolina State.
North Carolina State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Wolfpack rank third in offensive efficiency, while Loyola Maryland ranks 333rd in defensive efficiency.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina State ranks 18th in assists per game (17.6) while Loyola Maryland ranks 160th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Wolfpack rank 40th in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Greyhounds rank 180th (34.8).
North Carolina State ranks 40th in steals per game (8.0) while Loyola Maryland ranks 110th (6.3).
The Wolfpack rank 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Greyhounds rank 101st (21.8).
North Carolina State averages 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Loyola Maryland ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
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The Greyhounds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 93.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 54.6 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
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