The set-up: This is a big game, as many believe the winner will then punch its ticket to the Big Dance. Both teams went 9-9 in conference play. The victor of this one will also go on to face Virginia in Thursday's ACC semi-final. Clemson comes in having won two straight and four of its last five, but NC State has to be feeling confident here after taking the first game vs. the Tigers 69-67 at home back on January 26th. NC State destroyed Boston College 73-47 last weekend, posting its best defensive performance of the entire season. I think the Tigers are in trouble here.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Clemson is just 1-3 ATS in all neutral court games this year and only 5-8 ATS this season vs. good offensive teams which score 77 plus points per contest, while the Wolfpack are 2-0 ATS in all neutral court games this year and 5-1 ATS in their last six as an underdog. Play on NC State.

9* play