2:00 p.m. ET: Louisville Cardinals (5-2) at NC State Wolfpack (6-1)

Spread: Louisville -3.5
Total: 139

The Cardinals are averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 64.7 points per game. Guard Noah Locke has been the best player for Louisville averaging 11.1 points while shooting 35% from the field. NC State is averaging 81.6 points on offense and the defense is giving up 74.4 points per game. The Wolfpack are led by guard Dereon Seabron who is averaging 21.7 points while shooting 57.9% from the field. NC State has faced only one defense that ranks inside the top 100 in defensive efficiency in Oklahoma State, the sole loss for the Wolfpack. Louisville ranks 18th in defensive efficiency and has been specifically strong at defending the 2-point shot, holding opponents to 42% (19th nationally). The defense has held its opponents to 64 points per game, with only one team scoring more than 70. Louisville ranks 18th in defensive efficiency and has been specifically strong at defending the 2-point shot, holding opponents to 42%. The Wolfpack are coming off a four-overtime game, which essentially equates to an extra half-game of time on the court. They are also having to deal with the emotions that follow a win like that, which does not bode well against a Louisville team that should be focused. Take the Louisville Cardinals to get the cover.

The Bookie:          Louisville -3.5 / Under 139
Fade the Public:   NC State / Under
Sharp Action:       Louisville / Under