East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/6/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: East Tennessee State (+16.5)

The NC State Wolfpack (1-0) will try to defeat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (0-1) at Lenovo Center on Friday. East Tennessee State opens as 16.5-point dogs. The over/under is 151.5.

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers played Arizona State and took a loss by a score of 75-65 in their last game. East Tennessee State finished the game having earned a 45.5% FG percentage (25 out of 55) and converted 7 of their 17 shots from beyond the perimeter. From the charity stripe, the Buccaneers made 8 of their 12 shots for a rate of 66.7%. In regard to grabbing rebounds, they compiled a total of 25 with 9 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 10 assists in this contest while forcing 10 turnovers and having 9 steals. In the matter of defense, East Tennessee State allowed 43.4% from the field on 23 out of 53 shooting. Arizona State distributed 13 dimes and had 3 steals in this contest. Moreover, Arizona State pulled down 30 rebounds (14 offensive, 16 defensive), but didn't have a block. Arizona State ended up shooting 80.8% at the free throw line by knocking down 21 of their 26 attempts. They also buried 8 of 26 tries from beyond the perimeter. Regarding fouls, the Buccaneers walked away with 26 and Arizona State racked up 12 fouls.

BJ Ward is someone who was a factor in this game. He finished shooting 43.5% from the floor and also earned 3 dimes. He played for 37 mins played and totaled 4 boards. He left the arena with 25 points on 10 out of 23 shooting.

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East Tennessee State heads into this contest with a win-loss mark of 0-1 for the campaign. They turn it over 13.0 times per game and as a unit they are committing 26.0 fouls every game. As a team, East Tennessee State is grabbing 31.0 boards per contest and has accounted for 10 assists this season, which has them ranked 303rd in college in terms of passing. The Buccaneers are connecting on 41.2% on shots from 3-point land (7 of 17) and 66.7% from the free throw line. They currently have an average of 65.0 points per outing (280th in D-1) while shooting 45.5% from the field.

On the defensive end of the court, the Buccaneers are able to force 10.0 turnovers per contest while drawing 12.0 personal fouls. They are relinquishing 30.8% on shots from beyond the arc and they are ranked 229th in college in PPG allowed (75.0). The Buccaneers defensively are giving up a field goal percentage of 43.4% (23 of 53) and they concede 34.0 rebounds per contest as a group. They rank 205th in the nation in giving up assists to their opponents with 13 surrendered this year.

In their last game, the NC State Wolfpack walked away with a victory by a final of 83-64 when they played Campbell. The Wolfpack were able to collect 28 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 35 in the game. They also turned the ball over 13 times, while getting 6 steals for the game. Campbell was called for 14 personal fouls in the game which took the Wolfpack to the free throw line for 18 attempts. They were able to convert 12 of them for a rate of 66.7%. With regard to shots from beyond the perimeter, North Carolina State knocked down 11 of 25 tries (44.0%). When the final whistle was blown, the Wolfpack finished the game shooting 30 for 56 from the field which gave them a percentage of 53.6%. The Wolfpack permitted Campbell to convert 26 out of their 70 tries from the floor which had them at 37.1% in the matchup. They went 23.3% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 7 of 30 and ended up going 5 out of 8 at the charity stripe (62.5%). When it comes to rebounding, North Carolina State allowed Campbell to get 30 in total (12 on the offensive glass).

Ven-Allen Lubin ended up having an impact for the Wolfpack for the game. He knocked down 8 of 8 for the contest for a field goal percentage of 100.0%, and had 10 rebounds. He earned 20 points in his 26 minutes on the hardwood and tallied 4 assists for this game.

North Carolina State has a record of 1-0 on the campaign. The Wolfpack are responsible for committing 14.0 fouls per game and they connect on 66.7% from the charity stripe. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 20.0 times per game (80th in college) and they are turning it over 13.0 times per contest. North Carolina State has tallied 83 pts so far this year and they average 38.0 boards per contest. As an offense, the Wolfpack are connecting on 53.6% from the floor, which is ranked 71st in the nation.

The Wolfpack on defense are ranked 144th in college in points per game surrendered with 64.0. They have forced 10.0 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 37.1% from the floor (131st in college). The North Carolina State defense gives up 23.3% on shots from behind the 3-point line (7 of 30) and their opponents are connecting on 62.5% of their shots from the charity stripe. They relinquish 12.0 assists and 34.0 boards per game, which ranks them 187th and 186th in those categories.

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

Tony Sink's Pick: Take East Tennessee State (+16.5)

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