The Wolfpack enters as the favorite, but the national prediction models and betting analysts aren’t exactly singing in unison. Some see NC State protecting home court. Others are eyeing the points with Carolina. A few are bracing for a tight, high-scoring classic.
Here’s how the “experts” see it playing out:
Expert Predictions
KenPom: NC State 81 UNC 78
Bart Torvik: NC State 81 UNC 78
Action Network: Take NC State at -7
USAToday: NC State 81 UNC 78, take UNC at +6.5, take the Over at 158.