The North Carolina State Wolf Pack and Marquette Golden Eagles will kick off the NCAA Tournament action on Friday. From American Airlines Arena in Dallas, the 11th-seeded Wolf Pack looks to stay alive.
North Carolina State is 24-14 on the college basketball standings. The Wolf Pack have won seven straight NCAAB games, including five in a row to win their conference tournament in NCAA Tournament play, the Wolf Pack have wins over Texas Tech and Oakland.
NC State vs Marquette Picks

- Pick: NC State SP (+6.5) & ML(+230)
For Marquette, they are 27-9 on the season. After finishing second in the Big East, they have come to the tournament and beat Western Kentucky, and then held on to beat Colorado last weekend.
It is time for our NC State vs Marquette betting picks for this game scores and odds:
NC State Wolf Pack vs Marquette Golden Eagles Odds
Here are the updated NCAAB odds for one of the NCAA Basketball games today before our NC State vs Marquette betting picks:
- Spread: Marquette Golden Eagles -6.5, North Carolina State Wolf Pack +6.5
- Total: 151.5
- Moneyline: Marquette Golden Eagles -280, North Carolina State +230
NC State Wolf Pack vs Marquette Golden Eagles Information
Some information on the game within the NCAAB schedule today:
North Carolina State Wolf Pack (24-14) vs Marquette Golden Eagles (27-9)
Location of the game: American Airlines Arena; Dallas, TX
Date & Time: Friday March 29th, 2024; 6:09 pm CST
Where to Watch: CBS
NC State Wolf Pack vs Marquette Golden Eagles Analysis
The Marquette Golden Eagles have been lighting up the scoreboard, averaging 78.6 points per game. Their ability in long-range shooting is obvious, with an average of nine three-pointers made per game. Remarkably, they shoot an impressive field goal percentage, making over 48% from the field. However, it’s their defensive ability that has been the major factor in their recent success, as they’ve held their opponents to an average of just 70 points per game in their last four victories.
Tyler Kolek has returned to health, providing a big-time boost to Marquette’s postseason success. As the team’s second-leading scorer, the point guard has shown his skills in the victory over Western Kentucky, scoring 18 points while dishing out 11 assists. He repeated his stellar performance with another 11 assists in the win against Colorado.
Leading the scoring charge for Coach Shaka Smart’s squad this season is Kam Jones, who has been averaging an impressive 23 points per game during the March Madness Bracket. Oso Ighodaro, despite missing some action due to injury, scored 10 points in 36 minutes against Colorado.
Meanwhile, DJ Burns of North Carolina State has emerged as a formidable force, showcasing his size and strength at 6’9″ and 275 pounds. He delivered a standout performance, scoring 20 points in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game victory against North Carolina. In the tournament, Burns has maintained his dominance, averaging 20 points per game and grabbing 11 rebounds against Oakland.
The Wolf Pack of North Carolina State have been on a tear, undefeated since their March 9th loss on the road against Pittsburgh. Following consecutive losses to Duke and Pitt, they rallied with impressive victories over Louisville, Syracuse, Duke, Virginia, and North Carolina, earning their spot in the tournament field.
North Carolina State started the season strong with four straight wins but faced defeats with losses to Brigham Young on Thanksgiving and Ole Miss just before December. They also suffered a loss against Tennessee before entering Atlantic Coast Conference play.
NC State Wolf Pack vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Picks
It is time for our NC State vs Marquette betting picks. The spread seems too high in this game. The way the Wolf Pack is playing right now, Marquette is not going to win this one by 7 or more. Look for Burns to once again be massive in the paint. If the Wolf Pack do their homework, they will keep Kolek out of the line going left-handed. The Wolf Pack are going to cover this spread at +6.5. But, one thing we are considering is the Wolf Pack at +230 on the moneyline as well!
- Pick: NC State SP (+6.5) & ML(+230)
NC State Wolf Pack vs Marquette Golden Eagles Prediction
Our final score prediction. If the game stays low-scoring, we like North Carolina State’s chances to win this even more. Marquette is going to want to speed it up a bit. In the end, our final score prediction is the North Carolina State Wolf Pack 73-71 over the Marquette Golden Eagles. North Carolina State moves to the NCAA Tournament Elite 8. Best of luck with your Sweet 16 wagers 2024 and enjoy this NCAA Sweet 16 tips 2024!
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NC State Wolf Pack vs Marquette Golden Eagles matchup
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