UNC Greensboro Spartans vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/12/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UNC Greensboro Spartans vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACC Network

The UNC Greensboro Spartans (0-2) are headed to Lenovo Center on Wednesday where they will play the NC State Wolfpack (2-0).

The UNC Greensboro Spartans played Elon and took a loss by a final of 92-90 in their last game. When discussing fouls, the Spartans walked away with 21 and Elon had 21 fouls. They made 11 of their 34 shots from distance. Elon ended up shooting 70.0% at the free throw line by converting 21 of 30 attempts. In addition, Elon snagged 42 rebounds (17 offensive, 25 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Elon doled out 17 dimes and had 8 steals for the game. In terms of the defense, UNC Greensboro allowed their opponent to shoot 40.0% from the floor on 30 of 75 shooting. They also doled out 16 assists for the matchup while forcing the other team into 4 turnovers and earning 2 steals. In relation to grabbing rebounds, they compiled a total of 31 with 9 of them being offensive. At the free throw line, the Spartans knocked down 16 of 27 tries for a rate of 59.3%. UNC Greensboro walked away from the game with a 47.6% FG percentage (30 of 63) and made 14 out of their 31 shots from downtown.

Donald Whitehead Jr. is one guy who was important in this game. He went 50.0% from the field and also totaled 1 assist. He was on the court for 36 mins and pulled down 3 rebounds. He ended up scoring 18 points on 5 out of 10 shooting.

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UNC Greensboro enters this contest with a record of 0-2 for the year. They average 77.0 points per game (233rd in the nation) on 42.7% from the floor. The Spartans are shooting 39.2% on shots from downtown (20 of 51) and 59.6% from the free throw line. As a team, UNC Greensboro is collecting 35.5 boards per game and has racked up 31 dimes on the year, which has them ranked 208th in Division 1 in terms of passing the ball. They lose possession via turnover 14.5 times per game and as a squad they commit 19.0 fouls every game.

When they are on defense, the Spartans are able to force 10.0 turnovers per contest while drawing 20.5 personal fouls. They are ranked 314th in Division 1 in allowing assists with 39 conceded on the campaign. The Spartans defense is allowing an opponent FG percentage of 45.1% (64 of 142) and they concede 44.0 rebounds per contest as a team. They are relinquishing 41.0% on shots from downtown while they are 340th in college hoops in PPG allowed (92.5).

For their last game, the NC State Wolfpack got the win with a final of 94-70 when they played UAB. The Wolfpack snagged 25 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds totaling 35 for the contest. They also turned the ball over 14 times, while getting 7 steals in the game. UAB earned 17 fouls in this game which took the Wolfpack to the free throw line for a total of 22 shots. They were able to make 18 of them for a percentage of 81.8%. In relation to shooting from distance, North Carolina State buried 10 of 30 tries (33.3%). Overall, the Wolfpack shot 33 for 61 from the floor which gave them a rate of 54.1%. The Wolfpack allowed UAB to make 29 out of 71 tries from the field which gave them a percentage of 40.8% for the matchup. They finished 16.0% from beyond the arc by going 4 of 25 and finished the contest at 8 of 14 at the free throw line (57.1%). Regarding team rebounding, North Carolina State allowed UAB to collect 31 in all (15 offensive).

Paul McNeil Jr. ended up being important for the Wolfpack in this contest. He racked up 18 points in his 26 mins on the court and earned 3 dimes for this contest. He buried 6 of 11 in the matchup for a rate of 54.5%, and added 4 rebounds.

North Carolina State has a win-loss record of 2-0 for the year. The Wolfpack are committing 17.0 fouls per contest and they connect on 75.0% from the charity stripe. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 23.0 times per contest (13th in the nation) and they cough up possession 11.5 times per contest. North Carolina State has tallied 208 points for the year (104.0 per game) and they average 39.0 rebounds per game. When it comes to offensive execution, the Wolfpack are connecting on 56.0% from the floor, which has them ranked 13th in the country.

The Wolfpack on the defensive end are ranked 140th in D-1 in points allowed per contest with 68.0. They are able to force 16.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 42.0% from the field (190th in college hoops). The North Carolina State defense gives up 20.9% on 3-point shots (9 of 43) and opponents are making 64.3% of their free throw shots. They give up 11.5 dimes and 29.5 boards per game, which is 141st and 59th in Division 1.

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

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take North Carolina State

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