NC State vs. Marquette odds: Win probability, final score prediction in Sweet 16
On March 29, No. 2 seed Marquette and No. 11 seed NC State will square off in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. It’s Marquette’s first appearance in the tournament’s second weekend since 2013. The Wolfpack last reach the Sweet Sixteen in the 2014-15 season under head coach Mark Gottfried.
NC State has earned its spot. Since ending the regular season on a four-game losing streak, the Wolfpack have won seven games in a row, most recently defeating a pesky Oakland team that downed No. 3 seed Kentucky earlier this week.
NC State isn’t the only team fighting for respect. After Marquette lost All-American point guard Tyler Kolek to injury for over three weeks, fans around the country began to question the team’s postseason potential. With Kolek back at their side, the Golden Eagles are cruising through the Big Dance.
Odds for NC State vs. Marquette
Las Vegas evidently doesn’t expect Marquette’s momentum to slow down anytime soon. Marquette is currently a 7.5-point favorite against the Buffaloes, according to FanDuel. Further, the site listed the money line for Marquette at -350 while NC State sits at +270. The point total over/under currently sits at 150.5.
NC State’s offense has ramped up lately, averaging 81.6 points in the last five games. Marquette trails closely behind, averaging 78.3 points per contest. Both teams boast four player who average double-digit point totals.
Final score predictions for NC State vs. Marquette
KenPom Predicted final score: Marquette 78, NC State 72
KenPom Win probability (for Marquette): 71%
KenPom is a predictive system for college basketball. It’s designed to show how strong a team is at a given time, without taking factors like injuries into account. For this game between Marquette and NC State, KenPom agrees with Vegas, projecting the Golden Eagles to escape with a victory.
How to watch Colorado vs. Marquette
Time: Friday, March 29, 2024 at TBA
Channel: TBA, Prime Video (streaming)
Location: American Airlines Center — Dallas, TX
Marquette and NC will go head-to-head on Friday. The winner will advance to the Elite Eight while the loser’s season will come to an end. The game will take place in the American Airlines Center located in Dallas, Texas.
For fans outside of the area, the game will be broadcast on a to-be-determined network. Additionally, fans can tune into the highly-anticipated matchup on Prime Video.