March Madness is here.
They will face off on the first day of the Round of 64 against the No. 11 North Carolina State Wolfpack, a tournament Cinderella team, and the No. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders, who finished the season ranked No. 22 in the latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll.
The Wolfpack had a relatively lackluster regular season, ending with a four-game losing streak and a 17-15 record, so they weren't expected to make it to the NCAA men's tournament. Then the ACC Tournament began, with North Carolina State winning his five games in five days (including wins over Duke University and the University of North Carolina), winning the tournament and earning an automatic berth to the next round. Obtained.
Texas Tech's tournament story is a little less exciting. The Red Raiders had a solid regular season, finishing tied for third in the Big 12 with an overall record of 22-9. They defeated BYU in the conference tournament quarterfinals, but lost to Houston, one of the top teams in the country, in the semifinals.
Here's everything you need to know about Thursday's round of 64 matchups.
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Nathan Giese said, “Texas Tech entered the NCAA Tournament having won four of their last five games. The Red Raiders won the rebound battle in each of those contests, but this was the first time the team played in the Big 12. He was able to do it just three times in 15 games.” On the season, NC State's rebound margin is -1.1 per game. ”
Sporting News: Texas Tech has an advantage
“There's definitely an argument for the Wolfpack to win this matchup given the momentum, but Texas Tech has been winning more consistently all season,” said Brendan O'Sullivan. may cool down after a few days of rest.” Texas Tech will be able to take full advantage of it. ”
ESPN: Texas Tech favors advancement in March Madness
According to ESPN Analytics, the Red Raiders have a 62.5% chance of winning their first round matchup. The same model leaves him with a 37.5% chance of pulling off the upset of ACC champion North Carolina State.
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North Carolina State vs. Texas Tech: March Madness odds, spread, lines
Texas Tech is the favorite to beat North Carolina State in Thursday's March Madness game, according to BetMGM's college basketball odds. Want to bet? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promotions in 2024.
Odds as of Tuesday.
- Spread: Texas Tech (-5.5)
- Money line: Texas Tech (-250); North Carolina (+195)
- Top/Bottom: 145.5
How to watch North Carolina State vs. Texas Tech: TV, streaming, schedule
when: Thursday, March 21st 9:40pm ET
where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cable TV: CBS
streaming: Paramount+
How to watch NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness 2024
All games will be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Additional streaming options to watch all the action on your device include:
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printable march madness bracket
A printable bracket for the men's tournament can be found here.
Printable brackets for the women's tournament are available here.
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