NC State vs. #24 Louisville: What are the “Experts” Predicting?

For the first time in nearly three weeks, and only the 2nd time all season, NC State will take the floor as an underdog this evening. After being favored in five straight games, the Wolfpack now head to Louisville catching 6.5 points against the 24th-ranked Cardinals. While most analytics models and sportsbooks expect Louisville to win at home, a deeper look at the projections shows a clear theme emerging: NC State is widely expected to keep this game close.

The Total is currently sitting at 161.5.

How are the “experts” predicting the game will pan out?

Expert Predictions

Action Network: NC State +6.5 (Take the points with NC State)

Draft Kings Network: NC State +7.5 (Take the points with NC State)

FanDuel: 70.6% chance Louisville wins

Dimers: Louisville 84 NC State 76

ESPN: 75.9% chance Louisville wins

KenPom: Louisville 84 NC State 79

Bart Torvik: Louisville 83 NC State 78

OddShark: Louisville wins, NC State Covers, Total will go Under

CBS Sports: Louisville -6.5 (Take the points with Louisville), Total will go Under