NCAAB: #7 North Carolina vs NC State Odds, and Picks (Jan 10)

• North Carolina took down Clemson on the road, winning by a score of 65-55.
• NC State surged past Virginia on Saturday, winning 76-60, and climbing to 11-3.
• These two teams last met on February 19, 2023, in a game NC State won 77-69.

The college basketball season is heating up! Let’s preview the North Carolina vs NC State interstate clash. Both of these teams are undefeated in ACC play so far this year, and will be fighting for the top spot here.

How to Watch

• ESPN

Preview

North Carolina improved to 11-3 with their road victory over Clemson. They improved to 2-0 on the road and 4-2 against ranked opponents. The Tar Heels face another tough task in this game against NC State. Seniors RJ Davis and Armando Bacot have provided North Carolina with excellent play and consistency, and will be key to overcoming the Wolfpack on the road. They currently project as a 2-seed in the tourney.

NC State climbed to 7-1 over their last 8 games following their impressive win over Virginia. The sole loss in that span came against #5 Tennessee. The Wolfpack face their toughest opposition since then against North Carolina, aiming to upset their in-state rivals at home. They’ll rely on their capable defense, which has allowed just 62 ppg over the last 4 games. NC State may win back-to-back games against UNC here.

Prediction

This should be a thoroughly competitive and entertaining matchup. These two teams currently have the exact same record of 11-3 overall and 3-0 in ACC play. They’ll each be fighting for the top spot in the ACC by improving to 4-0 in the conference. I expect this game to come down to the wire thanks to NC State’s home-court advantage. Ultimately, I see the Tar Heels experience and talent leading them to the victory.

NCAAB Picks:

• North Carolina 79, NC State 73 ()