North Carolina State vs Pittsburgh Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 24, 2026

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will be on the road Saturday afternoon with a game inside the Petersen Event Center in Pittsburgh, PA, at 12:00 PM against the Pittsburgh Panthers, and we have you ready to roll with our North Carolina State vs Pittsburgh prediction. North Carolina State has thirteen wins and six losses thus far this season. The Pittsburgh Panthers return home Saturday afternoon, three games below .500 with eight wins and 11 losses on the year. North Carolina State comes into Saturday having won three of the last four, following a four-point road overtime victory in their last outing. The Pittsburgh Panthers limp into Saturday after losing 4 of the last five, including three two in a row, following a three-point road loss to Boston College last time out. Read more about this North Carolina State vs Pittsburgh prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

North Carolina State tries to keep it rolling

Offensively, North Carolina State has averaged 85.5 points on 40% shot from the floor this season. Defensively, the Wolfpack are allowing 71.8 points per game this season through 19 games played. Offensively, North Carolina State was the better team in their last outing, scoring 80 points on 44% shooting, and knocked down 8 triples in the game. Defensively, North Carolina State held its own, allowing 76 points with just seven in overtime as Clemson shot 45% from the floor and 32% from beyond the arc. The Wolfpack lost the rebounding battle by 8 before 13 turnovers to seal victory. Ven-Allen Lubin led the way for the North Carolina State offense in their last outing with 22 points on 12 shots and 36 minutes. Darrion Williams added a second-best 17 points on 17 shots, while Quadir Copeland added 16 points on ten shots. Paul McNeill Jr. was the 4th North Carolina State starter in double digits with 10 points on eight shots in 37 minutes.

Darrion Williams leads the North Carolina State offense this season, averaging 14.3 points per game. Quadir Copeland is second on the roster, averaging 13.8 points to go along with the team-leading 6.1 assists. Paul McNeil Jr. averages 13.7 points per game this season. Ven-Allen Lubin is 4th on the team, averaging 13.2 points, and leads the way, pulling in 6.6 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for North Carolina State:

• Jordan Snell (Questionable) - Undisclosed

Pittsburgh looks to turn things around

The Pittsburgh offense has averaged 72.7 points on 45% shooting from the floor this season, but the Panthers have averaged 65.25 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Pittsburgh is allowing 70.7 points per game through 19 games this season. The Pittsburgh offense was terrible in their last outing, scoring 62 points on 30% shooting from the floor and 32% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Pittsburgh was outmatched, allowing 65 points as Boston College shot 45% from the field and knocked down 7 triples. Pittsburgh won the rebounding battle by 5, but turned the ball over 7 times in the loss. Cameron Corhen led the way for the Pittsburgh offense in their last outing with 13 points on ten shots and 35 minutes. Roman Siulepa also scored 13 points on 11 shots and 34 minutes of action. Brandin Cummings scored 11 points on 12 shots, and Barry Dunning Jr. scored a fourth-best 10 points on eight shots. Mojus Indrusaitis led the way off the Pittsburgh branch with 10 points on 11 shots in 27 minutes.

Brandin Cummings leads the Pittsburgh offense this season with 13.3 points per game, Cameron Corhen is 2nd on the team, averaging 12.7 points, and Brandin Cummings leads the way, pulling in eight rebounds per contest. Barry Dunning Jr. averages 12.1 points per game this season, good enough for 3rd on the team. DeMarco Minor averaged 9.6 points, leading the team, and dished out 3.7 assists.

Key Injury Report for Pittsburgh:

• Papa Amadou Kante (Out) - Knee
• Dishon Jackson (Out) - Undisclosed

 North Carolina State vs Pittsburgh Pick

• North Carolina State vs Pittsburgh Spread Pick

North Carolina State is a much better team in this matchup, playing the better basketball as of late. Look for the Wolfpack to continue their winning ways Saturday afternoon on the road with another victory in conference play against Pittsburgh. North Carolina State has an elite offense that will overwhelm Pittsburgh for 40 minutes, leading to a win. Take the Wolf Pack Saturday afternoon to get their 14th victory of the season and 5th in conference with a road win in Pittsburgh against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

• North Carolina State vs Pittsburgh Over/Under Pick

Both teams score well, and each has a solid defense. Despite both offices having good showings this season, Pittsburgh has been terrible on that end as of late. Look for North Carolina State to jump out early and control this game from the onset, leading to the victory. The Wolfpack will set the tone Saturday afternoon, controlling Pittsburgh start to finish. Take North Carolina State Saturday afternoon to get the win and cover on the road, but they will keep Pittsburgh down, leading to the total going well under the number in this ACC matchup.