The NC State Wolfpack (16-6, 7-2 ACC) are 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they visit the SMU Mustangs (15-6, 4-4 ACC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Moody Coliseum. The contest airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The point total is 159.5 in the matchup.
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NC State vs. SMU betting lines
- NC State moneyline odds to win: -110
- SMU moneyline odds to win: -109
- Spread: NC State (-1.5)
- Total: 159.5
NC State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, NC State has played worse at home, covering seven times in 12 home games, and four times in six road games.
- Looking at over/unders, the Wolfpack hit the over less often at home, as they’ve exceeded the total six times in 12 opportunities this season (50%). In road games, they have hit the over five times in six opportunities (83.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, NC State has won a lower percentage of its home games (.750) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Wolfpack have been putting up 81.8 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 85.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- NC State has been more stingy on defense as of late, giving up 70.7 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 72.0 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2025-26 season.
- Over their past 10 contests, the Wolfpack are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.6 compared to 10.8 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (41.1% compared to 39.9% season-long).
NC State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-9-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 12-8-0 (As Favorite: 12-8-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-5 (Home: 9-3; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (44th in nation) | 42.6 (104th) | 32.9 (153rd) | 31.9 (230th) | 16.8 (49th) | 9.4 (33rd) |
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SMU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, SMU has had better results on the road (3-2-1) than at home (5-8-0).
- Mustangs games have finished above the over/under 46.2% of the time at home (six of 13), and 50% of the time away (three of six).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Mustangs have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-4).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Mustangs are posting 84.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 86.6.
- SMU has fared worse defensively over its last 10 games, ceding 77.9 points per contest, 0.4 more points than its season average of 77.5.
- The Mustangs are sinking 9.2 three-pointers per game with a 39.5% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.9 and 36.3%.
SMU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-11-1 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 3-2-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-4-1 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 4-4-1)
- O-U-P: 11-10-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-0 (Home: 12-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.4 (25th in nation) | 43.1 (139th) | 34.7 (71st) | 31.2 (194th) | 17.3 (32nd) | 11.3 (187th) |
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