North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Miami Hurricanes Predictions, College Basketball Parlay Picks 2/5/2020

Game: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Location: Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Miami +2

Total/Over-Under: 136

The North Carolina State Wolfpack head to Watsco Center to take on the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The opening line for this game has NC State as 2 point favorites.

North Carolina State heads into this matchup with a mark of 14-8. They currently have a point differential of 5.2 as they are averaging 74.0 points per contest while giving up 68.8 per game. Miami has an overall record of 11-10. They are averaging 71.0 points per game and surrendering 73.9, good for a point differential of -2.9.

Valuable North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Trends

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are 10-11-1 against the spread this season

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are 7-15-0 against the over/under this year

Important Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Miami Hurricanes are 11-10-0 against the spread this season

The Miami Hurricanes are 12-9-0 against the over/under this year

Key North Carolina State Wolfpack Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Miami Hurricanes Injuries

12/05/19 F Deng Gak Knee is out for season
02/02/20 G Chris Lykes Groin is questionable
01/08/20 F Keith Stone Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

DJ Funderburk averages 13.0 points per contest in 25.5 minutes per game this year. He averages 0.4 assists per game and 6.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 61% for the season while his free throw percentage is 75%. C.J. Bryce comes into this game averaging 13.2 points per contest while playing 32.9 minutes per night. He grabs 6.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Player Spotlight

Dejan Vasiljevic averages 14.2 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.5 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.2 rebounds per game and dishes 1.1 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 92%. Chris Lykes scores 15.7 points per contest while playing 30.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 1.8 rebounds per contest and has 2.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is at 82%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wolfpack allow 68.8 points per contest which is 163rd in the country. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 177th and 182nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 37.0 rebounds a game which ranks 273rd, and they allow 11.3 assists per game which puts them in 76th place in D-1. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 232nd in Division 1. North Carolina State averages 74.0 points per contest, which is 107th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 5.2 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 141st. From 3-point territory they shoot 31%, which is good for 277th in the nation. They average 36.1 boards per contest and 13.2 assists per game, which ranks them 142nd and 178th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 322nd with 11.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hurricanes give up 73.9 points per game, which ranks them 290th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 291st and 229th in those defensive statistics. They rank 334th with 16.1 dimes allowed per game and 312th with 38.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Hurricanes are 75th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.2 per contest. Miami is 187th in the country with 71.0 points per contest this season. They are 164th in D-1 in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -2.9. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 168th in the country. They are 285th in the nation in rebounding with 33.2 boards per contest and 335th in assists per game with 10.2. The Hurricanes are 272nd in turnovers per contest with 12.2.

Advanced Statistics

The Wolfpack are 103rd in the nation in offensive rating with 105.1. In terms of pace they are 152nd in the country with 70 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 178th. As a team they are 196th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 207th in Division 1. North Carolina State is 336th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.9 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Miami is 256th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions. The Hurricanes have an offensive rating of 101.6, which is ranked 177th. They are 213th in D-1 in pace with 69 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 169th. As a unit they are 163rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 217th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take North Carolina State -2 and over 136 total points

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