NC State vs Colgate Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks

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Colgate (1-2) vs. NC State (3-0)
18 November 2024 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
The line: NC state -14.5; Over/Under: +147.5
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In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs Colgate Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 18th at PNC Arena.

Colgate looks set to bounce back

Colgate was very competitive in the last game against Syracuse, but they couldn’t make enough winning plays and they ended up losing by two points. In the second half, they scored 39 points, but they still ended up falling just short. Guard Jalen Cox led the way for Colgate with 21 points, six rebounds and three assists. There were four different players who scored at least 10 points. Two games ago, Colgate scored 56 points, but the defense gave up 73 points and they ended up losing. With the way Colgate has played the first few games, it’s been a little confusing trying to figure out what exactly this team has been up to.

The NC State Offense has dominated

NC State’s offense has dominated heading into this game and they have plenty of confidence heading into this game. In each of the first three games, NC State has scored at least 81 points. In the last game against Coastal Carolina. NC State scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. At halftime they were only up by two points, but in the second half they scored 47 points and ended up pulling away. Jayden Taylor had a strong game with 22 points. There were four different players who scored at least 10 points. In this game, the attack must run up the score.

Why NC State Will Beat Colgate

  • NC State has won each of its last 13 night games against non-conference opponents at the Lenovo Center.
  • Colgate has lost three of its last four games.
  • Colgate has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

NC State vs Colgate Prediction

NC State’s offense has been impressive heading into this game, and they will have no problem ramping up again here. Just two games ago, Colgate only scored 56 points, and I’m not sold on their offense being good here. NC State will get close to the 90 point mark here and Colgate will have trouble even getting to 50. Back NC State against the spread here.