The North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-0) try to remain unbeaten when they meet the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers (5-1) at Kohl Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Wisconsin Badgers ATS Prediction
In the Wolfpack’s last outing, they defeated the Mercer Bears, 78-74. North Carolina State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Mercer. The Wolfpack had a rate of 13.1 (better than their season average of 14.1), while the Bears posted a mark of 28.1 (above their season average of 15.9). North Carolina State was led by Torin Dorn, who was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Badgers fell to the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers in their last game, 53-46. Virginia’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Wisconsin. The Cavaliers had a rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.228), while the Badgers posted a mark of 0.042 (below their season average of 0.241). With 22 points on 11-for-19 shooting, Ethan Happ was the top scorer from either team.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this matchup. Since last season, Wisconsin has committed the 36th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the pesky defense of North Carolina State has forced the 38th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.4 percent).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Wisconsin Badgers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina State ranks 19th in assists per game (16.6) while Wisconsin ranks 240th (12.6).
The Wolfpack rank 25th in steals per game (7.6) while the Badgers rank 233rd (5.4).
North Carolina State ranks 110th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Wisconsin ranks 313th (31.5).
The Badgers rank 85th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Wolfpack rank 204th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
North Carolina State ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Wisconsin ranks 279th (19.3).
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