FIU Panthers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/15/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: FIU Panthers vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACCNX

PNC Arena is the site where the NC State Wolfpack (2-0) will try to defeat the FIU Panthers (2-0) on Tuesday.

The FIU Panthers took the court against Florida National and earned the victory with a final of 95-74 in their last game. FIU ended the game with a 52.9% field goal percentage (36 of 68) and converted 10 out of their 26 shots from beyond the perimeter. When they shot from the charity stripe, the Panthers converted 13 of their 22 tries for a percentage of 59.1%. In regard to hauling in rebounds, they collected 40 with 9 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 22 dimes in the game while forcing 16 turnovers and earning 9 steals. Concerning the defense, FIU allowed their opponent to shoot 40.9% from the floor on 27 out of 66 shooting. Florida National doled out 11 dimes and had 8 steals for the game. Additionally, Florida National pulled down 35 rebounds (11 offensive, 24 defensive), but didn't record a block for the team. Florida National went 64.3% when shooting free throws by knocking down 9 of 14 attempts. They also converted 11 out of their 29 attempts from beyond the arc. Regarding fouls, the Panthers finished with 15 and Florida National finished the game with 19 fouls.

Javaunte Hawkins is a player who was a major contributor in this contest. He accounted for 15 points on 5 of 12 shooting. He played 17 minutes and grabbed 1 board. He ended up going 41.7% from the field and distributed 3 assists.

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FIU will enter this game with a win-loss record of 2-0 this year. They currently have an average of 86.0 pts per game (57th in college basketball) while hitting 51.5% from the floor. The Panthers are hitting 31.0% on 3-point shots (13 of 42) and 61.8% from the free throw line. As a team, FIU is collecting 39.5 boards per game and is sitting with 34 dimes for the year, which has them ranked 117th in the country in terms of passing the rock. They are turning it over 13.5 times per contest and as a squad are committing 11.5 personal fouls every game.

On defense, the Panthers are forcing 20.5 turnovers per game and they draw 15.0 personal fouls. They currently rank 165th in college basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 24 surrendered on the season. The Panthers are giving up a FG percentage of 40.0% (52 of 130) and they surrender 37.0 boards per game as a squad. They are conceding 44.2% on 3-point shots and they rank 226th in D-1 in PPG allowed (70.0).

The last time they took the hardwood, the NC State Wolfpack went home victorious with a score of 73-67 when they played Campbell. Regarding attacking the glass, North Carolina State allowed Campbell to get 28 in total (6 on the offensive side). They finished 52.6% from behind the 3-point line via 10 of 19 and finished the contest at 7 of 18 at the free throw line (38.9%). The Wolfpack permitted Campbell to make 25 of 53 tries from the floor which gave them a rate of 47.2% in this matchup. Overall, the Wolfpack shot 24 out of 49 from the floor which had them shooting 49.0%. With regard to shots from beyond the perimeter, North Carolina State converted 4 out of 17 attempts (23.5%). They were able to bury 21 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 65.6%. Campbell committed 22 fouls for the contest which got the Wolfpack to the free throw line for a total of 32 shots. They also turned the ball over 14 times, while recording 12 steals for the contest. The Wolfpack earned 25 defensive boards and 7 offensive boards totaling 32 for the matchup.

Jack Clark was important for the Wolfpack for this game. He converted 2 of 7 in this matchup for a rate of 28.6%, and totaled 10 rebounds. He racked up 10 points in his 31 minutes on the court and had 2 assists for this game.

North Carolina State has a mark of 2-0 on the season. The Wolfpack are responsible for committing 19.5 personal fouls per contest and they shoot 69.0% from the free throw line. They are assisting teammates 17.0 times per game (75th in college hoops) and they are turning it over 14.0 times per contest. North Carolina State has accounted for 172 pts so far this season (86.0 per contest) and they grab 36.0 boards per game. As an offensive team, the Wolfpack are shooting 56.1% from the field, which is ranked 13th in college basketball.

The Wolfpack on the defensive end are ranked 67th in college basketball in points allowed per game with 58.5. They have forced 18.0 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 39.0% from the field (125th in D-1). The North Carolina State defense gives up 40.7% on 3-point shots (11 of 27) and their opposition knocks down 63.2% of their free throw attempts. They have conceded 12.0 assists and 28.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 196th and 33rd in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take FIU

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