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NC State Wolfpack vs Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview
NC State returns home after a frustrating overtime loss to Kansas, a game that showed progress even without the result. The Wolfpack had a chance at a signature win before Melvin Council Jr. caught fire late. With conference play approaching, this matchup offers a chance to reset and stack a clean performance. You can monitor updated pricing and movement on the NCAA basketball odds page.
Will Wade continues to emphasize improvement over outcomes. Defensively, NC State has tightened rotations, and the offense is flowing better through its core group. Darrion Williams delivered another double-double against Kansas, Ven-Allen Lubin controlled the glass, and Quadir Copeland pushed tempo while creating for others. That trio remains the engine.
Texas Southern enters at 1-7 and is still searching for its first Division I win. The Tigers have played a brutal schedule, facing Gonzaga, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Minnesota, and now another power opponent. Experience against high-level athletes is there, but results have not followed.
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Line Movement and Odds
NC State opens as a heavy home favorite, driven by efficiency gaps and Texas Southern’s defensive volume issues. The Tigers allow one of the highest field-goal attempt totals in the country, which inflates possession counts and scoring opportunities. Totals lean moderate-to-high because of pace.
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Matchup Breakdown
NC State’s advantage starts with balance. Five Wolfpack players average double figures, allowing Wade to keep pressure on defenses for 40 minutes. Williams and Lubin anchor the frontcourt, while Copeland controls tempo and ball movement. Against a team that struggles to limit shots, clean execution should lead to separation.
Texas Southern wants to play fast, but that style has backfired defensively. Allowing nearly 60 field-goal attempts per game puts constant stress on rotations. Johnny Jones’ group competes, but depth and defensive discipline remain issues, especially on the road.
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Injuries and Conditions
NC State
No new injuries reported.
Full details: NC State team page
Texas Southern
No new injuries reported.
Full details: Texas Southern team page
Indoor game, no weather factors.
Best Bets and Prediction
NC State’s depth, rebounding edge, and shot volume should dictate the game. Texas Southern’s pace creates possessions, but efficiency gaps widen quickly against disciplined defenses.
Projected Score: NC State 86, Texas Southern 60
Best Bet: NC State ATS
Secondary Lean: Over, tied to Texas Southern’s defensive volume
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