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Swain Focused on Texas' Tournament Run, Not NBA Draft
Texas and NC State, both averaging about 83.8 points, face off in a rematch with the winner advancing in the NCAA Tournament's First Four, reflecting recent struggles for both teams.
- On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Texas Longhorns face the North Carolina State Wolfpack in a First Four NCAA Tournament matchup at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio; the winner advances to face sixth-seeded BYU.
- Both programs enter the postseason struggling, as the Longhorns and the Wolfpack have each dropped five of their last six games. Texas fell to Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament, while Virginia defeated the Wolfpack in the ACC Tournament.
- BetMGM Sportsbook lists the Longhorns as 1.5-point favorites with a 158.5 point total. Texas holds a rebounding advantage against a Wolfpack defense that ranks 86th in adjusted defensive rating.
- Texas veterans like Dailyn Swain and Tramon Mark bring significant tournament experience to exploit defensive gaps. Wolfpack head coach Will Wade counters with roster depth against the Longhorns' high-scoring offensive efficiency.
- Expert Konarski, on a 65-44 run, predicts a high-scoring game, noting both teams "score in bunches quickly." He advises bettors to seek Over opportunities as pace remains fast.
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Texas vs. NC State predictions: Over 159.5, Lubin rebounds
The post Texas vs. NC State Predictions | Over Total Points, Jordan Pope Threes appeared first on SportsHandle. Texas and North Carolina State University combined for 199 points in their Maui Invitational meeting, one of the highest-scoring games either team played this season. That pace-driven profile shapes these Texas vs. NC State predictions, where several NCAAB betting picks focus on tempo and player usage. Both teams favor quick possession…
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 38%
12%
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