North Carolina State vs Florida State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 10, 2026
North Carolina State vs Florida State Information
The North Carolina State Wolfpack stays on the road Saturday with a game in Florida at 12:00 PM against the Florida State Seminoles. North Carolina State had a solid enough season with eleven wins and five losses this season, having won four of the last five after an 8-point road victory against Boston College. The Florida State Seminoles stay home Saturday afternoon, one game below .500 this season through 15 games played, having lost three of the last four, including two in a row, straight 4-point home losses to Duke in their first game of 2026. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.
North Carolina State Preview
The North Carolina State offense has been solid enough this season, scoring 84.9 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Wolfpack have been even better, holding opponents to just 71.4 points per game this season, and have given up an average of 65.5 points per game over their last four victories. Darrion Williams leads North Carolina State this season, averaging 14.3 points per game. Quadir Copeland is second on the team after 13.8 points and leads the way, averaging 6.1 assists per game. Paul McNeil Jr. averages 13.6 points, good enough for 3rd on the roster. Ven-Allen Lubin averages 12.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 6.8 rebounds per game.
Florida State Preview
The Florida State offense is averaging 79.2 points on 42% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Florida State is allowing 83.9 points per game this year and gave up 91 points in its last loss to Duke. Robert McCray V leads Florida State this season with 13.9 points and seven assists per game. Chauncey Wiggins is second on the roster, averaging 13 points, and Lajae Jones averages 11.3 points per game. Alex Steen averages 7 points to go along with the team-leading 6.1 rebounds.
North Carolina State vs Florida State Prediction
Both teams have had some trouble thus far this season, but North Carolina State is the better team. Both teams scored a ton of points, but the Wolfpack is better on both sides of the ball. Look for North Carolina State to continue its winning ways Saturday as they extend the Florida State losing streak. Take the Wolf Pack to the job as they get the winning cover in Tallahassee to pick up their third ACC win of the year. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina State Wolfpack win and cover 74-68.
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