Saturday, December 31, 2016

BankUnited Center

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The North Carolina State Wolfpack travel to BankUnited Center to play the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, December 31, 2016.

The Wolfpack come into this game with an overall record of 11-2 and a road record of 0-1. They are 6-4 against the spread and their over/under record is 8-2. The Hurricanes have an overall record of 10-2 and a home record of 7-0. They have an over/under record of 3-6 and they are 2-8 against the spread.

Dennis Smith Jr. comes into this contest averaging 18.9 points per game while playing 33.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Wolfpack. He pulls down 3.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 6.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 80%. Terry Henderson averages 16.4 points per game in 33.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.8 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game for NC State. His field goal percentage is 47% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Ja'Quan Newton averages 15.3 points per game while playing 31.8 minutes per contest this year for the Hurricanes. He grabs 3.7 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage currently is at 73%. Davon Reed averages 14.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.2 rebounds per contest and 2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 81%.

NC State averages 84.6 points per contest this season which ranks them 17th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 11.5 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them ranked 17th. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 52nd in the country. They average 39.6 rebounds per game and 16 assists per game which ranks them 48th and 54th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 109th with 12.8 per game. The Wolfpack allow 73.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 184th in the nation. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc ranking them 62nd and 21st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36 rebounds a game which ranks 178th and they give up 11.7 assists per contest which puts them in 72nd place in the country. They force 12.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 286th in Division 1.

Miami averages 74.5 points per game this year which ranks them 129th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 15.9 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them sitting in the 51st spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 114th in the nation. They average 40.2 rebounds per game and 12.2 assists per contest which ranks them 31st and 254th respectively. In the turnover department the Hurricanes rank 182nd with 13.7 per game. The Hurricanes allow 58.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the country. They also allow a 37% shooting percentage and a 28% average from behind the arc ranking them 11th and 8th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 31.8 rebounds a game which ranks 28th and they give up 10.2 assists per contest which puts them in 18th place in the nation. The Hurricanes force 13.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 207th in college basketball.

The Wolfpack average 81.5 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 95.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -2.2 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is 27 per contest. The Wolfpack have an offensive rating of 113.2 and they assist on 53.4% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 72.9 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 55%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 59% and they shoot 3 pointers on 31% of their shots. North Carolina State turns the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 6.8% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.8% while their offensive rebound percentage is 29.8%. The Wolfpack give up 83.8 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 68.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Hurricanes score 78.1 ppg at home and they have averaged 75.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 13 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 21.1 points per game. The Hurricanes have a rating on offense of 111.2 and 45% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 66.7 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 29% of their shots. Miami turns it over an average of 16.6 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 10.9% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 55.6% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 37.6%. The Hurricanes give up 57 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 62.3 points per game in their past 3 contests.

North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Trends

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are 6-4 against the spread

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are 8-2 against the over/under

Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Miami Hurricanes are 2-8 against the spread

The Miami Hurricanes are 3-6 against the over/under

North Carolina State Wolfpack Injuries

11/23/16 F Lennard Freeman Redshirt expected to redshirt

Miami Hurricanes Injuries

11/25/16 G Rashad Muhammad Disciplinary has left team

Guy's Pick: Take Miami

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