NC State vs Marquette Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2024

By: Garrett Beaverson |

Last Updated: 03/25/2024 at 6:20 PM ET

NC State at Marquette 03/29/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/29/2024, 11:09 PM UTC
Latest Odds: MARQ -6.5 ; O/U 150.5

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We are moving to the intense back half of the bracket, and we have a Sweet 16 matchup between the NC State Wolfpack and the Marquette Golden Eagles. With a spot in the Elite Eight on the line, both sides will leave everything on the court in pursuit of victory. Get in on all the March action with our free college basketball picks.

The NC State Wolfpack (24-14) have been hot at the right time, winning the ACC tournament and continuing their success in the first two rounds. The Wolfpack arrive at the Sweet 16 with confidence after thwarting Texas Tech and Oakland in their two tournament games. Led by the two DJ's, Horne (16.7 PPG) and Burns (12.8 PPG), the Wolfpack have put up 79 and 80 points in their first two matchups, while creating havoc with their interior defense. NC State presents a formidable challenge for any team in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Marquette Golden Eagles (27-9) came into the tournament with high expectations, and have exceeded them thus far. With a balanced scoring attack and a gritty defensive mindset, Marquette beat out Western Kentucky and Colorado in their first two games. Led by their veteran leaders Kam Jones (17.1 PPG) and Tyler Kolek (15.3 PPG), the Golden Eagles pose a significant threat to NC State's tournament aspirations.

NC State vs Marquette Prediction

NC State vs Marquette Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Marquette vs NC State

NC State

NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 37 games
NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games

Marquette

Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games
Marquette have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 games

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Marquette vs NC State

Marquette Golden Eagles -6.5

As we always see down the stretch of the NCAA Tournament, guard play is the key to winning these tight matchups. Fortunately for Marquette, that is the strength of their game. DJ Burns has been masterful for NC State in their postseason run, but this Marquette team just has top much talent. Prediction: Marquette wins 79-68.