Betting on today’s Golden Grizzlies and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on TBS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and North Carolina State is favored by -5.5 at home against Oakland.

OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack -5.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.

WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.
  • Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Can the Golden Grizzlies Offense Score Enough in Pittsburgh?

In today’s game against North Carolina State, the Oakland team, who currently has a record of 24-11, will be taking the court. The Golden Grizzlies have gone 10-7 in road games and 11-4 at home. As of now, Oakland has a winning record against the spread at 20-12. In their most recent five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 35 games, Oakland has an over/under record of 17-15-0, with their games averaging 148.8 points per game on average. The Golden Grizzlies’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 153 points per game.

Oakland’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against Kentucky. They had an overall field goal percentage of 41.3% and made 13/23 free throws. Trey Townsend is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 16.9. Meanwhile, Jack Gohlke also brings a PPG average of 12.3 into the game.

On the defensive side, Oakland is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.0 points per game. Oakland’s three-point defense is currently 261st in the country at 8.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.9% of their shots vs. Oakland.

Are North Carolina State Ready for a Home Win?

Following their most recent victory against Texas Tech by a score of 80-67, North Carolina State now holds a 22-14 record. In games played on the road, the Wolfpack have a record of 11-9, while they are 12-5 when playing at home. Heading into their game against Oakland, North Carolina State holds an ATS record of 19-17-1. In their last ten games, North Carolina State has been perfect vs. the spread at 5-0.

Looking at their over/under performance through 36 games, North Carolina State has an over/under record of 21-14-2, with their games averaging 147.9 points per game on average. The Wolfpack’s last five games have culminated with an average of 146 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.

North Carolina State’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against Texas Tech. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50.9% and made 21/26 free throws. Leading North Carolina State in scoring vs. Texas Tech was Ben Middlebrooks with his 21 points. Mohamed Diarra also added 17 points for the Wolfpack.

So far, the Wolfpack’s defense is ranked 184th in the country at 72.0 points per contest. North Carolina State’s three-point defense is currently 154th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.8% of their shots vs. North Carolina State.