#19 NC State will host Clemson today at 2pm, and the Wolfpack enter the game as 6-point favorites. Here’s a detailed look at the matchup by the numbers.
According to the most recent NET Rankings, NC State is ranked 30th, and Clemson is ranked 58th. KenPom ranks the Wolfpack 31st, and the Tigers 50th.
Wolfpack Offense vs. Clemson Defense
NC State enters the game ranked 14th nationally in effective field goal percentage (55.9%), and Clemson ranks 162nd in defensive effective field goal percent (50.3%).
The Wolfpack rank 153rd in turnover percentage (18.5%) and Clemson ranks 105th in defensive turnover percentage (20.5%).
STAT TO WATCH: NC State ranks 7th in Offensive rebound percentage (38.1%) and Clemson ranks 8th in keeping their opponent off the offensive glass.
As we all know by now, NC State is one of the worst in the nation at getting to the foul line, ranking 284th in Offensive Free Throw rate. Clemson ranks 105th in defensive Free Throw rate.
Wolfpack Defense vs. Clemson Offense
Clemson ranks 131st in effective field goal percentage (52.0%) and NC State ranks 77th in effective field goal percentage defense (48.3%).
STAT TO WATCH: Clemson is one of the worst in the nation at turning the ball over, ranking 254th in the nation in turnover percentage (20.1%). Fortunately, NC State is one of the best in the nation in turning their opponent over, ranking 13th in defensive turnover percentage (23.4%).
Clemson isn’t strong on the offensive glass, ranking 197th in offensive rebound percentage (27.9%), and NC State ranks 90th in keeping their opponents off the offensive glass.
Lastly…NC State ranks 316th in defensive Free Throw rate, and Clemson ranks 143rd in defensive free throw rate.