It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the undefeated North Carolina State Wolfpack (3-0) meet the winless Maine Black Bears (0-3) at PNC Arena. The game will air on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Maine Black Bears vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Prediction
In the Black Bears’ last game, they were blown out by the San Francisco Dons, 93-50. Making free throws was one of San Francisco’s largest advantages. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Black Bears were just 5-7 (71.4 percent). Andrew Fleming was Maine’s high scorer with 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Wolfpack dismantled the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last contest, 100-49. The Wolfpack had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 7.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.8 vs. 29.3). Devon Daniels led North Carolina State in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
North Carolina State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Wolfpack rank 19th in offensive efficiency, while Maine ranks 259th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season. It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Black Bears, which ranks 334th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Wolfpack, which has forced the 56th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.0 percent).
Maine Black Bears vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina State ranks 20th in assists per game (16.5) while Maine ranks 270th (11.9).
The Wolfpack rank 35th in steals per game (7.6) while the Black Bears rank 267th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
North Carolina State ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Maine ranks 253rd (23.8).
The Wolfpack rank 97th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Black Bears rank 297th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
North Carolina State blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. Maine ranks 183rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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