NC Central averages 72.6 points, with an inside-out punch of guard Gage Lattimore (19.2 ppg) and 6-9 senior Khouri Carvey (14.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg). The defense, however, is a weak spot, allowing 114 points to North Carolina State, 97 to North Carolina, and 103 to Kentucky. Penn State averages 78.2 points and 48.2% shooting, led by the backcourt of Freddie Dilione V (14.9 ppg) and Kayden Mingo (14.5 ppg). The defense is soft, losing three in a row, allowing an average of 89.6 points. Penn State is on a 6-3 run OVER the total. Take NC Central/Penn State OVER the total.
This pick was released to clients on December 29, 2025 at 9:12AM ET.
NC Central at Penn State
December 29, 2025
1 unit on Game Total OVER 148.5 -115 (risk 1 to return 1.87)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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