The North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-20) and the Clemson Tigers (16-15) collide in the first round of the 2022 ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon. NC State lost four straight games to end the regular season. In their last matchup, the Wolfpack fell to Florida State 89-76. Meanwhile, Clemson heads into this contest on a four-game win streak. On March 5, the Tigers topped Virginia Tech 63-59.
Tipoff is at 4:30 p.m. ET from Barclays Center. The Tigers are favored by five points in the latest NC State vs. Clemson odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 143.5. Before making any Clemson vs. NC State picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Clemson vs. North Carolina State, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for North Carolina State vs. Clemson:
- NC State vs. Clemson spread: Tigers -5
- NC State vs. Clemson over-under: 143.5 points
- NC State vs. Clemson money line: Wolfpack +175, Tigers -210
- CLEM: Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five neutral site games as a favorite
- NCST: Over is 4-0 in Wolfpack’s last four neutral site games
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Why Clemson can cover
Sophomore forward PJ Hall is leading the team with 15.4 points along with 5.7 rebounds per game. Hall has been a consistent scoring option for the Tigers. He’s logged 18-plus points in 10 games. One of his best offensive performances came on Feb. 15 against Florida State. He dropped 28 points, six rebounds and shot 8-for-13 from the field.
Senior forward Hunter Tyson is another contributor in the frontcourt for Clemson. Tyson averages 10.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and is shooting 37 percent from 3-point land. The North Carolina native has scored in double figures in 12 games. In a win over South Carolina, Tyson finished 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Why NC State can cover
Sophomore guard Dereon Seabron is one of the top players in the ACC. He ranks fifth in scoring (17.3) and second in rebounds (8). The Virginia native has scored at least 20 points in 11 games. He is aggressive and finishes strong around the rim. Seabron has also recorded 11 double-doubles. On Jan. 4 against Virginia Tech, he had 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Freshman guard Terquavion Smith provides NC State with a playmaker in the backcourt. He averages 16.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and two assists per game. Smith had a great finish to the regular season. He scored at least 20 points in seven of his last 10 games. In his last outing, the North Carolina native logged 30 points, three rebounds and knocked down five 3-pointers. This was his fifth straight game with at least three 3-pointers made.
How to make NC State vs. Clemson picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 144 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
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