Friday's contest at Jon M. Huntsman Center has the NC State Wolfpack (20-11) taking on the Princeton Tigers (23-5) at 10:00 PM ET (on March 17). Our computer prediction projects a close 64-62 victory for NC State, so it should be a tight matchup.

The Wolfpack lost their most recent game 66-60 against Notre Dame on Friday.

NC State vs. Princeton Game Info

  • When: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Where: Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN2

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NC State vs. Princeton Score Prediction

  • Prediction: NC State 64, Princeton 62

NC State Schedule Analysis

  • In their best win of the season, the Wolfpack took down the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes, 94-81, on December 1.
  • The Wolfpack have tied for the 21st-most Quadrant 1 wins in the country (six), but also have tied for the 46th-most Quadrant 1 losses (eight).
  • Against Quadrant 2 opponents, NC State is 6-2 (.750%) -- tied for the 21st-most victories.

NC State 2022-23 Best Wins

  • 94-81 on the road over Iowa (No. 3/AP Poll) on December 1
  • 69-65 at home over Notre Dame (No. 10/AP Poll) on January 29
  • 77-66 at home over North Carolina (No. 20/AP Poll) on February 16
  • 63-51 on the road over Louisville (No. 21) on January 22
  • 65-54 on the road over Georgia (No. 33) on December 5

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NC State Performance Insights

  • The Wolfpack average 71.1 points per game (67th in college basketball) while allowing 62.5 per contest (124th in college basketball). They have a +265 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.6 points per game.
  • NC State's offense has been worse in ACC matchups this season, putting up 65.2 points per contest, compared to its season average of 71.1 PPG.
  • The Wolfpack are putting up 75.9 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 12.4 more points than they're averaging in away games (63.5).
  • NC State is surrendering 59.3 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 8.3 fewer points than it is allowing in road games (67.6).
  • The Wolfpack have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 64.5 points per game in their last 10 contests, 6.6 points fewer than the 71.1 they've scored this year.

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