NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers 2/12/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The NC State Wolfpack (10-15) and the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-16) will collide in the ACC at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM ET. NC State comes into this ACC showdown after winning 10 but lost 15 outings overall with a conference record of 3-11 on the year.
The Wolfpack struggled after five consecutive losses to Notre Dame, UNC, Syracuse, Notre Dame (rematch), and just recently to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at 51-69 on February 9. NC State dropped to last place at 3-11 in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 10-15 overall standing and a 2-4 record on the road this season.
The Wolfpack defense failed to stop the scoring of the Demon Deacons after allowing the latter to shoot 54% from the floor and 45.0% from long-range in scoring a total of 69 points in the 18-point blowout loss.
Guard Dereon Seabron scored 22 points as the sole double-digit scorer for NC State while Forward Jaylon Gibson pulled down 11 rebounds for the Wolfpack.
Guard Dereon Seabron led the way for NC State with an average of 18.2 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 3.4 APG, and 1.5 steals per match while Guard Terquavion Smith chipped in an average of 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest.
The Wolfpack averaged 73.6 PPG on 41.8% overall shooting and 33.2% from the rainbow territory while allowing their rivals to score an average of 75.0 PPG on 41.8% FG.
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NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers Predictions 2/12/2022
The Pittsburgh Pirates travel back home to host NC State after snapping a four-game losing skid and improving their overall standing to 9-16 on the year. The Pirates ended a four-game losing skid versus Boston College, Wake Forest, and Virginia Tech twice in a row after a four-point win over the Florida State Seminoles.
Pittsburgh is in 13th place at 4-10 in the Atlantic Coast Conference with an overall standing at 9-16 and a home record at 7-8 on the year. The Pirates’ defense held the scoring of the Seminoles to just 28.6% from the floor and 29.2% from the long-range while forcing Florida State to commit 13 turnovers leading to their 56-51 victory.
Guard Ithiel Horton sparked the offense of Pittsburgh with 25 points and 5 rebounds while Forward John Hugley grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh has an average of 61.6 ppg in shooting at 41.1% from the floor and 32.2% from long-range while allowing their opponents to score 55.4 ppg on 42.5% overall shooting.
Forward John Hugley led with 13.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per outing while Guard Jamarius Burton added an average of 12.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and a block per game.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Pittsburgh Panthers. The NCAAB Pick for this game is North Carolina State -1. Both teams struggled in their play after riding on a long losing skid but the Panthers managed to end theirs after winning their last outing. However, the Wolfpack offense is still stronger in this match-up with an average of 73.6 PPG against the struggling offense of Pitt with an average of just 61.6 PPG. Prediction: The NC State Wolfpack will win at 70-67.
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NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers 2/12/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 3:00 PM ET
Location: Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022
TV: ACCN
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: NC State Wolfpack -1
NCAAB Totals: 136