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Miami (Fla.) @ NC State

Current Records: Miami (Fla.) 14-2; NC State 13-4

What to Know

The NC State Wolfpack haven't won a matchup against the #16 Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes since Feb. 5 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Wolfpack and Miami (Fla.) will face off in an ACC battle at noon ET at PNC Arena. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

NC State sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 73-69 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. NC State's success was spearheaded by the efforts of guard Jarkel Joiner, who had 21 points along with eight rebounds, and guard Terquavion Smith, who had 22 points in addition to five boards.

Meanwhile, Miami (Fla.) didn't have too much trouble with the Boston College Eagles at home on Wednesday as they won 88-72. Miami (Fla.)'s guard Jordan Miller did his thing and had 19 points and five assists in addition to six rebounds.

The Wolfpack are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Pittsburgh Panthers Dec. 2 easily too and instead slipped up with a 68-60. In other words, don't count the Hurricanes out just yet.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: PNC Arena -- Raleigh, North Carolina
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $40.00

Odds

The Wolfpack are a 3.5-point favorite against the Hurricanes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wolfpack as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Miami (Fla.) have won six out of their last ten games against NC State.

  • Dec 10, 2022 - Miami (Fla.) 80 vs. NC State 73
  • Dec 29, 2021 - Miami (Fla.) 91 vs. NC State 83
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Miami (Fla.) 64 vs. NC State 59
  • Feb 05, 2020 - NC State 83 vs. Miami (Fla.) 72
  • Jan 15, 2020 - NC State 80 vs. Miami (Fla.) 63
  • Jan 03, 2019 - NC State 87 vs. Miami (Fla.) 82
  • Jan 21, 2018 - Miami (Fla.) 86 vs. NC State 81
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Miami (Fla.) 84 vs. NC State 79
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Miami (Fla.) 81 vs. NC State 63
  • Jan 30, 2016 - NC State 85 vs. Miami (Fla.) 69