FIU at NC State 11/13/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Florida International Panthers visit PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on Wednesday to play the North Carolina Wolfpack. The Panthers improved to 1-1 on the season following a 101-59 victory over Ave Maria Gyrenes. The Panthers led 49-24 at the half and were never threatened. Blake Furcron led the Panthers with 16 points. FIU shot 52.2% from 3-point territory and 61.5% overall.

North Carolina State leveled its record at 1-1 following an 84-65 victory over Detroit Mercy. The Wolfpack was led by Braxton Beverly with 23 points, while C.J. Bryce chipped in with 19 points. Markell Johnson, a starting guard for NC State, returned to action after missing the season opener. NC State bounced back from an overtime loss in the season opener to Georgia Tech 82-81.

Devon Andrews leads FIU in scoring with an average of 15.5 points per game. Osasumwen Osaghae is the leading rebounder with an average of 5.5 per game, while Tevin Brewer leads the Panthers in assists with an average of 5.5 per game. Three players are averaging double figures in scoring for the Panthers.

C.J. Bryce leads the Wolfpack in scoring and rebounding with averages of 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Markell Johnson is the leader in assists with an average of 10.0 per game. Five players for North Carolina State are averaging double figures in scoring.