Published Mar 11, 10:33am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 11, 10:33am ET
Updated Mar 11, 10:33am ET
NC State enters on a four-game skid. Pitt just pulled off a buzzer-beater upset. Who will advance to the third round?
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| NC State Wolfpack | -8.5 (-110) |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | +8.5 (-110) |
Pitt is 13-19 overall, 5-13 in the ACC, and the 15th seed in the tournament. The Panthers need an autobid to make the big dance, and last-second heroics continue to keep that dream alive. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
Days after a buzzer-beater to beat Syracuse, the Panthers pull off another movie-like finish with a Damarco Minor tip-in. They keep finding ways to win, and this is what March is about. They are playing with house money and are eying a five-in-a-row win.
NC State is 19-12 overall, 10-8 in the ACC, and the 7th seed in the tournament. The pack should be in the NCAA tournament, but they have been dropping games, and another loss could land them in serious bubble conversations.
NC State has dropped four games in a row and six of its last seven. This is the worst time to find yourself in a major slump. The good news is they have four guys averaging roughly 13+ points per game, one of the deepest scoring units in the ACC. If NC State can play like they did in January, it'll be a rough night for Pitt.
Pittsburgh vs NC State is interesting. Pitt has all the momentum and NC State has been a disaster. The Pack should win on paper, but they haven't looked like themselves in weeks. We're on Pitt to cover, and don't be surprised if they steal this one outright. Our pick is Pitt ATS(+8.5)
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Pitt ATS (+8.5)
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