Presbyterian Blue Hose vs NC State Wolfpack Predictions

NC State’s shooting creates the matchup edge

NC State University Athletics reports that the Wolfpack have made 24 three-pointers at a 41.4% rate during their 2-0 start. They’ve also assisted on 40 of 56 field goals, giving Presbyterian’s defense several shooters and willing passers to track.

Preston Edmead had 20 points, 10 assists and no turnovers in NC State’s 77-63 win over ETSU. He leads four Wolfpack players averaging double figures with 15.0 points per game.

Presbyterian College Athletics notes that the Blue Hose return preseason All-Big South selections Jaylen Peterson, Carl Parrish and Triston Wilson. That experience matters for a 19.5-point underdog, but Presbyterian enters 0-2 after allowing 91 points in a 14-point loss at Georgia.

Betting outlook

NC State is the more likely winner, but its -4000 moneyline carries little return. The Wolfpack erased a 10-point second-half deficit against ETSU with a closing 35-11 run, yet that result and one other game provide too little evidence to support a 19.5-point wager.

The total is 147.5, with the over priced at -115 and the under at -105. There isn’t enough information about either team’s pace or defense to make either side worthwhile. Pass on the spread, moneyline and total.