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

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.