NCAAW: #24 North Carolina vs #5 NC State Odds, and Picks (Feb 1)

• North Carolina came up well short at Virginia, losing by a score of 81-66.
• NC State surged back into the top-5, after earning two more blowout wins.
• These two teams last met on February 16, 2023, in a game North Carolina won 77-66.

The women’s college basketball season is heating up! This game features a crucial ACC matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the NC State Wolfpack. UNC is aiming to earn the upset and stay ranked.

How to Watch

• Where: Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, NC
• When: Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 8 p.m ET
• Channel: ACC Network

Odds

Preview

North Carolina had their 4-game winning streak snapped by Virginia on Sunday. They remain ranked in the top-25 with a 7-2 ACC record and 15-6 overall record. The Tar Heels can add another signature win in this matchup against NC State, but will face an uphill battle on the road. Senior G Deja Kelly continues to lead the way on offense. North Carolina currently projects as safely in the field as a 5 seed in the tournament.

NC State improved to 18-2 following their win against Boston College on Sunday. They are fighting for the top spot in the ACC, as well as a potential 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament. After going just 20-12 last season, the Wolfpack are looking to return to the Sweet 16 for the 5th time since 2018. Junior G Aziaha James currently leads NC State in scoring. She averaged just over 21 points per game in her last 3 games.

Prediction

This should be another competitive face-off between two solid ACC teams. The in-state rivalry matchup raises the stakes for this game even further. It’s hard to bet against the Wolfpack with how they’ve been playing, especially at home. I don’t expect a blowout, but I do see NC State getting the win at home here.

NCAAW Picks:

• NC State 75, North Carolina 67 ()