No. 11 North Carolina State will play No. 2 Marquette in the Sweet 16 of this year’s men’s March Madness tournament.
The Wolfpack have really put together a strong stretch of games. Since ending the regular season on a four-game losing streak, the Wolfpack have won seven straight contests en route to an ACC Championship and an upset victory over Texas Tech in the Round of 64.
Marquette will be arguably their toughest opponent yet though. With guard Tyler Kolek returning to the team just in time for the NCAA Tournament, the Golden Eagles might be the strongest No. 2 seed in this year’s dance. They had their struggles against No. 10 Colorado, but this is a team that can fight with the best of the best, earning their way to the best finish in the tournament in over a decade.
Here’s how to watch Friday’s game between NC State and Marquette.
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Predictions:
Pickswise: OVER 150.5
The Pickswise staff writes, “This game seems destined for an over, as both teams have paths to offensive success against the opposing defense. During NC State’s seven-game winning streak, the Wolfpack have scored at least 1.06 points per possession in each of those games. The primary catalyst has been DJ Burns, who has averaged 16.6 points per game during the streak. Burns could be in store for another strong game against a tall, but thin Marquette front line.”
On3: Marquette 78, NC State 72
Grant Grubbs writes, “For this game between Marquette and NC State, KenPom agrees with Vegas, projecting the Golden Eagles to escape with a victory.”
FOX Sports: Marquette 77, NC State 71
The FOX Sports staff claims “the Golden Eagles have a 74.0% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.” The Wolfpack, meanwhile, are being given a 30.3% implied probability to win.
NC State vs. Marquette: Odds, spread and lines for March Madness
The Golden Eagles are favorites to defeat Wolfpack in Friday’s March Madness matchup, according to the BetMGM college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Sunday.
How to watch NC State vs. Marquette: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Friday, March 29
Time: 7:09 p.m. ET
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
Cable TV: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+
How to watch March Madness: Watch all tournament games with a subscription to fuboTV
How to watch NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness 2024
All games will be broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
How to watch March Madness: Watch all tournament games with a subscription to fuboTV
Printable March Madness bracket
You can find a printable bracket for the men’s tournament here.
A women’s tournament printable bracket is available here.
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