Texas at North Carolina State

Texas (3-4 ATS) has only been tested once, losing to Ohio State as a favorite, 80-72. They also have a close win over Syracuse, 70-66, as a double-digit favorite. This is their first true road game and they've gone 4-6 in each of the last two seasons on the road. North Carolina State shoots 47.7% from the field as a team, led by senior guard Jayden Taylor (14.3 ppg). They rank second in the NCAA in fast break points, averaging 22.1 fast break points per contest. They won their first games before losing the last two at the Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego. That included a 71-61 loss to No. 13 Purdue. The defense forces 15.3 turnovers per game. NC State is on a 10-6 ATS run and has won 32 of its last 39 home contests, including an 18-0 mark against non-conference opponents. Play North Carolina State.