The offenses as of late show a big difference as NC State is scoring 82 points in their last five games while Texas Tech is 73.3 points in their previous four games. Both programs are also neck-and-neck in terms of their assist-to-turnover ratio this season as the Wolfpack are 67th in the country with a 1.343 ratio while the Red Raiders are 71st in the nation with a 1.321 ratio right now. All in all, go with the NC State Wolfpack to cover the spread as the better option as they are very good from the FT line.

We'll back NC St plus the 5 pts on Thursday night.