North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils 3/2/2020 Betting Odds, Picks and Preview

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North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils 3/2/2020 – The North Carolina State Wolfpack face the Duke Blue Devils Monday with the former looking to make it back-to-back wins. On the other side, the Blue Devils dropped a close one against Virginia. College basketball spreads tip the Blue Devils to prevail and maintain their place in the ACC standings. It was a tough February for Duke but nothing could be sweeter than to bounce back against the Wolfpack.

One last regular season road trip.

When the Pack is on the Road, take Papa Murphy’s home.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack

North Carolina State Wolfpack was able to snap a two-game skid but face a dangerous Duke quintet. Victory will depend on the performance of CJ Bryce and Jericole Hellems. Both led the Wolfpack against Pittsburgh and need to replicate that against Duke. The Blue Devils need to turn it up on defense, allowing opposing teams 97.7 points per 100 possessions for the season.

Players to watch: C.J. Bryce G (25 GP 34 MIN 13.4 PTS 6.2 REB 2 AST 1.2 STL 0.2 BLK 2.3 TO 45 FG% 78.1 FT% 32.9 3PT%), M. Johnson G (28 GP 33.9 MIN 13.1 PTS 4.5 REB 6.5 AST 1.9 STL 0.2 BLK 3.1 TO 40.3 FG% 60.9 FT% 27 3PT%), D. Funderburk F (27 GP 25.7 MIN 12.7 PTS 6 REB 0.3 AST 0.9 STL 0.7 BLK 1.5 TO 60.3 FG% 77 FT% 23.5 3PT%).

Duke Blue Devils

The Duke Blue Devils hope to get things in order as they try to bounce back against North Carolina State. They lost three of their last four games with their offense not doing that well. Tre Jones and Vernon Carey will need to anchor the offense. The Blue Devils own a league-best of 109.7 points per 100 possessions during conference play. Duke’s defense will also be in focus, limiting opponents to 94.6 points per 100 possessions when up against league opponents.

Players to watch: V. Carey Jr. C (29 GP 24.8 MIN 17.6 PTS 8.8 REB 1 AST 0.7 STL 1.6 BLK 2.1 TO 57.5 FG% 65.3 FT% 40 3PT%), T. Jones G (27 GP 35.1 MIN 16.1 PTS 4.3 REB 6.3 AST 1.7 STL 0.3 BLK 2.7 TO 43.3 FG% 75 FT% 34.7 3PT%), C. Stanley G (27 GP 26.9 MIN 12.1 PTS 4.8 REB 1 AST 0.7 STL 0.7 BLK 1.9 TO 47.5 FG% 71.9 FT% 36.4 3PT%).

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North Carolina State Wolfpack

North Carolina State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State’s last 7 games.
State Wolfpack are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against Duke.
North Carolina is are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against Duke.
State Wolfpack State are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games on the road.

Duke Blue Devils

Duke is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duke’s last 5 games.
Blue Devils are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Duke’s last 7 games against North Carolina State.
Duke is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.

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