Marquette Golden Eagles vs NC State Wolfpack Point Spread Picks

Tyler Kolek returned from an injury just in time for the NCAA Tournament and led Marquette to two victories over Western Kentucky and Colorado. Kolek scored 21 points against the Buffaloes and dished out 11 assists and the Golden Eagles shot 62 percent to win 81-77. Marquette has won five of its past six games while holding opponents to 72 points per game. But don't sleep on the Wolfpack here. N.C. State has allowed 69.2 points its past six games as the Wolfpack have a miraculous run through the ACC Tournament and then won the first two games of the NCAA Tournament against Texas Tech and Oakland. Momentum means something in March and NC State has won six in a row. In their last eight games vs. excellent teams like Marquette (those outscoring opponents by 4+ ppg), the Wolfpack are 7-1 ATS this season. In his coaching career, Shaka Smart is just 4-13 ATS on the road following back-to-back 80+ point performances. Dating back to last season Marquette is 32-20 UNDER vs. winning teams and 12-3 UNDER in neutral-court games. And, this season they are 13-5 UNDRE vs. teams like NC State that hit 45%+ from the field. Under Kevin Keatts, NC State is 13-5 UNDRE after three straight OVERs. Take the points here with NC State and go with the UNDER as a Max Play.