Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. NC State Wolfpack 3/23/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. NC State Wolfpack 3/23/24 – As the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament progresses into its thrilling second round, the showdown between the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (24-11) and the NC State Wolfpack (23-14) is poised to captivate fans. Set for Saturday, March 23, 2024, this clash promises to be a highlight of March Madness, offering a prime opportunity for those looking for the March Madness best prediction today.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Golden Grizzlies	+5.5 (-110)	146.5 over (-110)	+210
Wolfpack	-5.5 (-110)	146.5 under (-110)	-260

The betting odds present a fascinating narrative with NC State favored to win but Oakland not far behind. The spread suggests a competitive game, while the total points hint at a potentially high-scoring affair. Bettors should consider these dynamics, especially given the teams’ recent performances.

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Trey Townsend (Forward) vs. DJ Horne (Guard)

Trey Townsend has been a key player in the состав of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, scoring an average of 16.9 points with 7.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as well. Together with the powerful and unusually large jumping ability on the court, combined with the most outstanding defensive abilities make it a must for the upcoming battle.

Adversely, DJ Horne of the NC State Wolfpack is equally punchy on the board like Towns with 16.9 points per game, but has a better 3 point breakout which is 41.3%. His agility and ability beyond the arc introduce the danger of twisting their neck from the three-point show, which is not so problematic for the Oakland defense.

The fusion of Townsend’s and Horne’s heterogeneous approaches is going to be an important part of the process. Townsend is a match for Horne from the paint area, plus she has great rebounding skills that could potentially neutralize Horne’s scoring which makes the duel more interesting as one could succeed and the other fails.

Grizzlies’ Grit: Inside Oakland’s Numbers

Oakland’s statistics show their toughness while being on a lower seat than some above them. They manage to average 72.9 points per game for the entire season with an open field goal percentage of 43.7%, which is considered competitive. On the other hand, the fact that they are shooting at the level of 33.9% from the three-point line, which suggests highly reliance on inside scoring, can be the area for exploitation by NC State.

Wolfpack’s Winning Formula: Analyzing NC State’s Strengths

The Wolfpack’s somewhat equally well distributed scoring, which averages 72.7 points per game, benefits also from NC State’s free throw and 3 point FG percentages, which are slightly above average. Their D, who outperformed the Raiders in blocking rankings and has a better field goal percentage, gives their team efficiency a slight advantage.

Trends

Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Trends

Oakland are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Golden Grizzlies are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Oakland are 13-5 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Oakland’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Oakland’ 16 last games at home

NC State Wolfpack Betting Trends

NC State are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Wolfpack are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
NC State are 8-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of NC State’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 11 of NC State’ 19 last games at home