Texas (18-14) at NC State (20-13)
When: Tuesday, March 17th 2026
Where: UD Arena,
Dayton, OH
Time: 9:10 ET | TV: truTV
Opening Odds: NC State -1/162.5
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Texas vs NC State Recent Meetings
Prediction
When making picks for NCAA Tournament games, one of things I look for is who is playing better right now. Well, neither team in this case. Texas has lost five of six, while the Wolfpack are 2-7 in their last nine. Despite NC State’s struggles recently, I’m going to back them here. They are averaging more than 85 points per game in their last three games, while making over 48 percent of their shots. Texas has scored less than 80 points per game and made less than 43 percent of their shots. NC State also rebounds the ball well and grab more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. The Longhorns are giving up more than 89 points per game in their last three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Wolfpack. I like NC State to advance to the field of 64.
Pick: NC State PK
