Pittsburgh upset Stanford in a surprise to open the ACC Tournament and will need to be even better here against NC State.
I have difficulty seeing that happening, though, as the Panthers relied on a short rotation and physicality to exhaust the Cardinal, making me wonder if they’ll have anything left in the tank here. The matchup itself looms large as well.
Read why I like NC State to cover in my NC State vs. Pittsburgh predictions and college basketball picks on Wednesday, March 11.
Pittsburgh vs NC State prediction
Pittsburgh vs NC State best bet: N.C. State -7.5 (-110 at bet365)
The NC State Wolfpack comes into this matchup losers of three straight. With that in mind, I feel you’re getting a bit of a discount on the price in this one, and I’ll buy low on State as a consequence.
NC State's pick & pop offense is one of the best in the country, ranking in the 97th percentile, and Pittsburgh's pick & pop defense allows over one point per possession against such sets. That's the most lopsided mismatch in the game.
Every ball screen with a popping big is free money for the Wolfpack. That, coupled with the spot, is enough here.
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Pittsburgh vs NC State same-game parlay
NC State -7.5
Under 145.5
I paired my best bet with the Under.
Again, Pitt playing yesterday plays a part, but so does how that game was played. The Panthers played with great force and bullied the Cardinals around the rim, finding just enough offense. I think they’ll struggle to do that here, both due to the spot and a strong Wolfpack interior defense.
Pittsburgh vs NC State State SGP
- NC State -7.5
- Under 145.5
Pittsburgh vs NC State odds
- Spread: Pittsburgh +8.5 | NC State -8.5
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh +255 | NC State -315
- Over/Under: Over 145.5 | Under 145.5
Pittsburgh vs NC State betting trend to know
NC State lost its final four games of the regular season. Find more college basketball betting trends for Pittsburgh vs. N.C. State.
How to watch Pittsburgh vs NC State
| Location | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC |
| Date | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
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