UAB Blazers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/7/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UAB Blazers vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACC Network

The NC State Wolfpack (1-0) will go up against the UAB Blazers (1-0) at Lenovo Center on Friday.

The UAB Blazers stepped onto the hardwood against MVSU and walked away with a win by a score of 106-55 in their last contest. UAB finished the game with a 50.0% FG percentage (37 out of 74) and knocked down 9 of their 26 shots from beyond the arc. When they shot from the free throw line, the Blazers buried 23 of 37 shots for a percentage of 62.2%. In reference to rebounding, they collected 44 with 14 of them being on the offensive end. They also doled out 18 dimes in this game in addition to forcing 26 turnovers and getting 17 steals. In regard to defending, UAB allowed their opponent to shoot 29.1% from the floor on 16 of 55 shooting. MVSU totaled 9 dimes and had 8 steals in this game. Moreover, MVSU collected 26 rebounds (4 offensive, 22 defensive), but wasn't able to put a block in the stat sheet. MVSU finished shooting 94.7% when shooting free throws by making 18 of their 19 tries. They also converted 5 out of their 21 shots from 3-point land. Regarding personal fouls, the Blazers finished with 15 and MVSU totaled 23 personal fouls.

Chance Westry is a player who came through for this game. He accounted for 23 points on 8 out of 12 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 20 mins and also snagged 5 boards. He finished the game shooting 66.7% from the field and distributed 3 assists.

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UAB comes into this contest with a win-loss mark of 1-0 for the year. They average 106.0 pts per contest (26th in college hoops) while hitting 50.0% from the field. The Blazers are shooting 34.6% on shots beyond the perimeter (9 of 26) and 62.2% from the free throw line. As a team, UAB is snagging 49.0 rebounds per game and has earned 18 assists this year, which has them ranked 151st in the nation in terms of passing. They turn it over 8.0 times per game and as a squad are committing 15.0 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on defense, the Blazers are forcing 26.0 turnovers every game and they draw 23.0 personal fouls. They currently rank 105th in college in giving up assists to their opponents with 9 surrendered on the year. The Blazers defense is giving up a FG percentage of 29.1% (16 of 55) and they relinquish 34.0 rebounds per game as a team. They surrender 23.8% from beyond the arc and they rank 80th in college in opponents points per game (55.0).

The last time they took the hardwood, the NC State Wolfpack got the victory with a final of 114-66 against North Carolina Central. In regard to how they cleaned up the glass, North Carolina State allowed North Carolina Central to grab 24 overall (7 on the offensive glass). They went 27.8% from distance by connecting on 5 of 18 and finished the contest at 19 out of 28 at the free throw line (67.9%). The Wolfpack allowed North Carolina Central to convert 21 out of their 48 tries from the field which had them sitting at 43.8% for the matchup. When this game wrapped up, the Wolfpack shot 37 out of 64 from the field which had them shooting 57.8%. With respect to shots from beyond the arc, North Carolina State made 19 of their 40 tries (47.5%). They were able to make 21 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 70.0%. North Carolina Central was called for 19 personal fouls in this game which took the Wolfpack to the charity stripe for 30 tries. They also turned it over 9 times, while earning 13 steals in this matchup. The Wolfpack collected 26 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards for a total of 39 for the contest.

Darrion Williams ended up having an impact for the Wolfpack in this matchup. He made 7 of 10 for the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 70.0%, and had 4 rebounds. He accumulated 19 points in his 24 mins on the court and had 8 dimes for this game.

North Carolina State has a record of 1-0 this season. The Wolfpack have committed 21.0 personal fouls per game and they hit 70.0% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 27.0 times per contest (12th in college) and they are giving up possession 9.0 times per game. North Carolina State has earned 114 points so far this year and they average 40.0 rebounds per game. On the offensive side of the ball, the Wolfpack are connecting on 57.8% from the field, which ranks 21st in the nation.

The Wolfpack on the defensive end are ranked 154th in college in points allowed per game with 66.0. They are forcing 18.0 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 43.8% from the field (226th in college hoops). The North Carolina State defense surrenders 27.8% on shots from behind the 3-point line (5 of 18) and their opposition makes 67.9% of their free throw shots. They have relinquished 9.0 dimes and 24.0 boards per contest, which has them ranked 109th and 46th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take UAB

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