It will be a battle between Atlantic Coast opponents when the North Carolina State Wolfpack (13-13) welcome the Clemson Tigers (16-10) to PNC Arena. The game gets underway at 3:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20 and can be seen on EFC and ES3.
The Wolfpack are hoping to rebound after their 73-53 loss to Virginia in their last game. Cody Martin played well for North Carolina State, putting up 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals. The Tigers are coming off a 65-54 win over Boston College in their last game. Avry Holmes played well, accounting for 17 points, five assists, and three steals.
The Wolfpack enter the game with records of 13-13 Straight Up (SU) and 12-10-1 Against The Spread (ATS). North Carolina State has averaged 69.1 points per game over the last 10 games, lower than its season average of 75.3. The Wolfpack have a distinct advantage on the boards in this matchup. They are the 30th-ranked rebounding team in Division I, averaging 40.2 per game, while the Tigers rank 211th in the nation with 35.6 per game. The North Carolina State defense is doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games. It is allowing an average of 65.0 points per game, well under their season average of 73.2. North Carolina State is very careful and attentive with the ball, averaging the 32nd-fewest turnovers per game at only 11.0.
On the other side, Clemson has a SU record of 15-10 and an ATS record of 13-8. Clemson has been playing better lately, averaging 76.2 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 69.4. Moving on to the Clemson defense, the Tigers allow just 63.3 points per game, ranking them 13th in the nation. Blocking shots is an area where Clemson has excelled. The Tigers average 5.4 blocks per game, making them one of the best in the nation. Clemson has not committed many turnovers, averaging only 10.5 per game.
North Carolina State and Clemson will be facing off in their first head-to-head clash of the season. When they last met the Wolfpack were winners, taking the head-to-head record to an even 5-5 SU over their most recent meetings. They are even ATS at 5-5 in their most recent meetings as well. When it comes to field goals, rebounds, or three-pointers, neither team was able to hold the advantage in all three of these categories over their past five meetings against one another.
Predictions: SU Winner – Clem, ATS Winner – Clem
Notes
“North Carolina State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games “.
“North Carolina State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games “.
“The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Carolina State’s last 7 games “.
“North Carolina State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home”.
“North Carolina State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home”.
“The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State’s last 5 games at home”.
“North Carolina State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Clemson”.
“North Carolina State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Clemson”.
“North Carolina State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Clemson”.
Clemson sits at 9-5 SU against the conference, while North Carolina State is 3-10 SU.
North Carolina State scores just 79.0 points per home game (ranked 107th). Clemson ranks 86th in points allowed on the road, giving up 72.0 points.
The North Carolina State Wolfpack rank 77th for their offensive rating of 110.3. The Clemson Tigers have a defensive rating of 99.2 (ranked 86th).
On average, North Carolina State has 68.3 possessions per game and scores 1.103 points on each possession. Clemson has both fewer possessions (63.6) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.091).
The North Carolina State Wolfpack average an effective field goal percentage of 48.0% this season. The Clemson Tigers have an underachieving record of 5-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.0% or greater.
On average, the North Carolina State Wolfpack attempt 17.0 three point field goals per game and the Clemson Tigers attempt 21.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, North Carolina State has a poor record of 2-7, while Clemson is 7-8.
Clemson, the 19th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 5.4 blocks per game. North Carolina State ranks 82nd with 4.3.
North Carolina State is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to offensive rebounds, ranking 10th. Clemson ranks just 209th in defensive rebounds.
North Carolina State has forced an average turnover rate of 15.7% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 15.7% or higher, Clemson is an even 7-7.
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