ADVANCED STATS: How NC State and Nebraska match up using the ‘4-Factors’

NC State takes on Nebraska tonight in a game where the Pack is favored by 6. While you should never doubt a Vegas line, we wanted to take a closer look at how these teams stack up against each other using Ken Pom’s 4 Factors.

Effective FG% Offense
Nebraska – 51.4
NC State- 49.7

Effective FG% Defense
Nebraska – 47.9
NC State- 47.9

Turnover % on offense
Nebraska – 14.3
NC State- 13.6 (13th in the nation)

Turnover % forced
Nebraska- 19.6
NC State- 22.4 (56th in the nation)

Offensive rebounding % 
Nebraska – 20.4
NC State- 32.3 (26th in the nation)

Offensive rebounding % Allowed
Nebraska – 30.8
NC State-31.8

FT Rate Offense
Nebraska – 42 (22nd in nation)
NC State- 40.6 (28th in the nation)

FT Rate Allowed
Nebraska – 23.9
NC State- 29.8

The Takeaways
Although NC State is favored here, it’s Nebraska that has the advantage in the 4 factors. They lead in 4 categories, while the Pack leads in 3. They are tied in one. However, it should be noted that NC State has played a much stronger schedule to this point, so that might be what you’re seeing here.

Long story short, Nebraska scores it more efficiently than the Pack, they are about the same in defensive efficiency, NC State is better at turning you over and protecting the ball. NC State is also better on the offensive glass, however like every year under Keatts, they do a poor job limiting opponents on the offensive glass. Nebraska is better in that regard. Nebraska also gets to the line more, and limits opponents getting to the line better than NC State.