NC State might be the hottest team in the country, but Texas Tech isn’t far behind with a 4-1 record over its last five games (including two top-25 teams). And while the Wolfpack are coming off an ACC Tournament victory, they still enter this matchup against the Red Raiders as an underdog.
No. 6 vs. No. 11 matchups always provide great upset potential. Let’s see who we can pencil in for this South Region opening round game and how we should use Round 1 March Madness promos to bet our favorite markets.
📈 Texas Tech vs. NC State Odds
Despite winning the ACC Tournament, NC State is a 5.5 underdog for this matchup. It is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games.
It had a sub-.500 record against the spread over the course of the season, but are 4-1 against the spread over its last five games.
While it’s tempting to look at the higher-seeded Red Raiders and roll with them as your best bet March Madness often comes down to the hottest team, so I’m going with the No. 11-seeded Wolfpack to cover in this one.
🔮 Texas Tech vs. NC State Prediction
NC State 73, Texas Tech 69
While Texas Tech is the higher seed, has a better record, and played in a tougher conference, the Wolfpack come into this game hitting on all cylinders. NC State is playing its best basketball of the season at the exact right time and might be able to catch the Red Raiders off-guard as they come off six days’ rest.
These teams are a lot closer than their seeds would indicate (No. 6 vs. No. 11 games are always good matchups to target, and NC State is an experienced team led by fifth-year senior DJ Horne.
✅ Texas Tech vs. NC State Best Bet
Under 145.5 (-105)
BetMGM Sportsbook • 1 Unit
The Red Raiders have slowed down as the season has progressed and hit the under in seven of their last 11 games. While the Wolfpack went over three of five times in the ACC tournament, the pace will be slowed down in this opening round matchup and we should see a lower-scoring game that helps us stay under 145.5.
💰 Texas Tech vs. NC State Betting Promos
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That being the case, this is a great opportunity to take a shot on NC State pulling out the upset at +200 odds on the Moneyline.
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