Marquette vs. NC State Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Updated Mar. 29, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 11-seed NC State Wolfpack (24-14) head into a Sweet 16 matchup against the No. 2 Marquette Golden Eagles (27-9) on Friday at 7:09 PM ET as the NCAA Tournament continues at American Airlines Center airing on CBS.

The Golden Eagles head into their game against the Wolfpack as a 7.5-point favorite. The matchup features an over/under of 151.5.

Keep scrolling to get all the information ahead of wagering on the Marquette-NC State contest.

Marquette vs. NC State Game Information & Odds

When: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:09 PM ET
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
How to Watch on TV: CBS
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Golden Eagles vs Wolfpack Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Golden Eagles	-7.5	-110	-110	151.5	-115	-105	-325	+260

Marquette vs. NC State Prediction

Pick ATS: NC State (+7.5)
Pick OU: Under (151.5)
Prediction: Marquette 77, NC State 71

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Marquette vs. NC State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Golden Eagles 80, Wolfpack 72.
The Golden Eagles have a 76.5% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wolfpack hold a 27.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Marquette has covered 19 times in 33 games with a spread this season.
NC State has compiled a 15-19-2 record against the spread this year.
Marquette has been favored by 7.5 points or more 14 times this season, and covered the spread in nine of those games.
NC State has covered the spread when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs in five of five chances this season.

Key Total Facts

A total of 14 times so far this year, the Golden Eagles and their opponent have combined to score more than 151.5 points.
Wolfpack games have finished with over 151.5 points scored 16 times this season.
These two teams score a combined average of 155.1 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 3.6 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Marquette is 16-3 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 84.2%).
This season, NC State has been the underdog 16 times and won seven, or 43.8%, of those games.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -325 or shorter, Marquette has gone 8-1 (88.9% win percentage).
This season, NC State has won three of its five games when it is the underdog by at least +260 on the moneyline.

Marquette vs. NC State: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Marquette	NC State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.6 (59)	76.5 (92)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.9 (108)	72.6 (203)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.6 (276)	9.1 (135)
3pt Made (Rank)	9 (38)	7.1 (219)
Assists (Rank)	16.1 (29)	12.9 (188)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.8 (53)	9.2 (22)

Marquette 2023-24 Key Players

Golden Eagles Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kam Jones	35	17.1	2.9	2.5	1.2	0	2.6
Tyler Kolek	30	15.3	4.8	7.9	1.6	0.1	1.5
Oso Ighodaro	35	13.6	6.8	2.9	1.1	1.3	0
David Joplin	36	11	4	0.6	0.8	0.9	2
Stevie Mitchell	32	8.8	4.1	0.8	1.9	0.2	0.6