Boilermakers Go For First Championship in 55 Years | NC State vs Purdue | OSB
NCAA Men’s Final Four: (11)NC State Wolfpack vs. (1)Purdue Boilermakers
By Sam Batz
When: Saturday, April 6th at 6:09 PM EST
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
Watch On: TBS
Matchup: NC State Wolfpack vs. Purdue Boilermakers
The men’s Final Four kicks off this Saturday with a matchup between the NC State Wolfpack and the Purdue Boilermakers. NC State’s improbable journey has landed them in the Final Four, making the Wolfpack the 5th team in March Madness history to reach the Final Four as an 11-seed. NC State could make history as the lowest seed to play in a championship game, if they beat Purdue on Saturday, but 11-seeds are 0-5 in the Final Four. The Wolfpack are the underdogs once again, as Purdue is expected to make their 2nd championship appearance in school history, and the first since 1969, but this is March Madness, and anything could happen. NC State upset a 6-seed, a 2-seed, and a 4-seed to get here, and while their run has been a thrill to watch, the 1-seed Boilers might be too much for the Wolfpack to handle.
Below you’ll find all of our picks for the NC State vs. Purdue game, including stats, scores, and advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Saturday’s Final Four matchup between NC State and Purdue.
NC State vs. Purdue Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
NC State Wolfpack | +8.5 (-110) | Ov 146.5 (-110) | +310 |
Purdue Boilermakers | -8.5 (-110) | Un 146.5 (-110) | -400 |
We are supported by Caesars Sportsbook! Click here to get up to $1,000 back as a Bonus Bet if your first cash bet loses. Use Promo Code: OSB1000
OSB is here to keep you up to date. Click here for the latest odds on every game of the Final Four.
NC State vs. Purdue Betting Trends
NC State Wolfpack
- 20-19-1 ATS
- 23-16-1 O/U record
- 9-10-0 as UNDERDOGS
- 10.4% chance to beat Purdue
Purdue Boilermakers
- 20-15-2 ATS
- 23-14-0 O/U record
- 31-4-0 as FAVORITES
- 89.6% chance to beat NC State
NC State vs. Purdue Stat Comparison
- Final Four appearances: 4x (most recent: 1983)
- Points per Game: 76.3
- Opponent Points per Game: 72.0
- Rebounds per Game: 35.5
- Assists per Game: 13.2
- Turnovers per Game: 9.5
- Field Goal pct: 45.2%
- Three-point pct: 34.7%
- Free Throw pct: 73.3%
- Top Players: DJ Horne (16.8 pts), Mohamed Diarra (7.8 rebs), DJ Burns Jr. (13.0 pts)
- Final Four appearances: 3x (most recent: 1980)
- Points per Game: 83.5
- Opponent Points per Game: 69.4
- Rebounds per Game: 40.8
- Assists per Game: 18.9
- Turnovers per Game: 11.3
- Field Goal pct: 49.1%
- Three-Point pct: 40.6%
- Free Throw pct: 71.7%
- Top Players: Zach Edey (25.0 pts, 12.2 reb); Braden Smith (12.2 pts, 7.5 ast)
NC State vs. Purdue Game Predictions
The Wolfpacks 2024 run in March Madness will be remembered, but NC State is not going to beat Purdue in the Final Four. I’m going with the Boilermakers to win and move on to the championship game. Purdue and UConn have been the top teams of the tournament, and I can’t see the Boilers losing to NC State. Purdue just needs to stay calm and continue to play their brand of basketball, which is simple: get the ball to Zach Edey. Edey is a 7 foot 4 matchup nightmare, and his 30.0 points and 16.25 rebounds per game during March Madness has carried the Boilermakers through the tournament.
NC State’s DJ Burns Jr., who recorded 29 points and 7 rebounds in the upset over Duke, is a big dude (6’ 9”, 275 lbs) but even a guy like Burns will have his hands full against the mighty Zach Edey. Purdue out matches NC State in nearly every category, and so far no one has had an answer for Purdue’s one-two punch between Zach Edey and Braden Smith. The Boilers have been a top program for years, and it seems they’ve put their torrid tournament history behind them. The Wolfpack won’t get blown out in the Final Four, but NC State won’t stop the Boilermakers from reaching the championship.
In summary, here are my picks for NC State vs. Purdue in the Final Four:
- Moneyline Pick: Purdue Boilermakers (-400)
If you take Purdue’s Moneyline (-400): You risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if Purdue wins straight up.
- ATS Pick: NC State Wolfpack (+8.5)
If you take NC State to Cover the +8.5 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if NC State wins the game, or loses by less than 9 points.
- O/U Pick: Over (146.5)
If you take the Over on 146.5 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if NC State and Purdue combine for more than 146.5 points.
See more of OSB’s blog posts, where you will find expert advice on every game, team, sport, and player, giving you the best return on your bets.
For OSB’s amazing sports betting packages that include monthly, weekly, and daily options designed to fit the needs of every sports betting enthusiast, click here.
