Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | NC State Wolfpack to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Game setting | NC State Wolfpack at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction favors NC State Wolfpack. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction is whether NC State Wolfpack can create useful possessions without giving Troy Trojans extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
No completed meeting between Troy Trojans and NC State Wolfpack appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.
Our Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: Troy Trojans this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Loyola Marymount Lions | Home | Win | 74–69 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Florida State Seminoles | Away | Loss | 68–91 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Massachusetts Minutemen | Home | Loss | 60–71 |
For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, Troy Trojans went 1-2 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: NC State Wolfpack this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Presbyterian Blue Hose | Home | Win | 94–60 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | Home | Win | 77–63 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Campbell Fighting Camels | Home | Win | 83–64 |
For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, NC State Wolfpack went 3-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Troy Trojans | — | +2000 |
| Moneyline | NC State Wolfpack | — | -6500 |
| Spread | Troy Trojans | 22.5 | -108 |
| Spread | NC State Wolfpack | -22.5 | -112 |
| Total | Over | 148.5 | -115 |
| Total | Under | 148.5 | -105 |
For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Troy Trojans show 22-12 overall in 34 recorded games, 10-3 in the listed home games and 9-7 in the listed away games. There were 8 games decided by five points or fewer, with 5 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for NC State Wolfpack show 20-14 overall in 34 recorded games, 11-6 in the listed home games and 6-4 in the listed away games. There were 8 games decided by five points or fewer, with 2 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Troy Trojans | NC State Wolfpack |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 34 | 34 |
| Record in those games | 22-12 | 20-14 |
| Points per game in those results | 79.3 | 83.2 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 73.2 | 76.3 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 33.0 | 33.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 44.9 | 46.8 |
| Three-point percentage | 33.5 | 38.8 |
| Free-throw percentage | 73.8 | 76.8 |
| Rebounds per game | 38.3 | 34.5 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| Assists per game | 16.0 | 15.6 |
| Turnovers per game | 11.9 | 9.2 |
| Steals per game | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Blocks per game | 3.4 | 3.4 |
The table supports Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: Troy Trojans last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Home | Loyola Marymount Lions | W | 74-69 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Away | Florida State Seminoles | L | 68-91 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Massachusetts Minutemen | L | 60-71 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Neutral | Nebraska Cornhuskers | L | 47-76 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 09, 2026 | Neutral | Georgia Southern Eagles | W | 77-61 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Neutral | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W | 78-70 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Home | UL Monroe Warhawks | W | 80-65 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Home | Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns | W | 78-59 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Away | South Alabama Jaguars | L | 54-65 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Away | UL Monroe Warhawks | W | 77-76 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Troy Trojans contains 10 verified games, with a 6-4 record, 69.3 points scored and 70.3 allowed per game. For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Loyola Marymount Lions on Nov 10, 2026: 74-69 from the perspective of Troy Trojans. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 65.2 for and 73.6 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 78-59 against Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns; the toughest was 47-76 against Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: NC State Wolfpack last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Home | Presbyterian Blue Hose | W | 94-60 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Home | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W | 77-63 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Campbell Fighting Camels | W | 83-64 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Neutral | Texas Longhorns | L | 66-68 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Neutral | Virginia Cavaliers | L | 74-81 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Neutral | Pittsburgh Panthers | W | 98-88 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Home | Stanford Cardinal | L | 84-85 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Home | Duke Blue Devils | L | 64-93 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Away | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L | 90-96 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Away | Virginia Cavaliers | L | 61-90 | 2025–26 |
The results window for NC State Wolfpack contains 10 verified games, with a 4-6 record, 79.1 points scored and 78.8 allowed per game. For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Presbyterian Blue Hose on Nov 10, 2026: 94-60 from the perspective of NC State Wolfpack. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 78.8 for and 67.2 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 94-60 against Presbyterian Blue Hose; the toughest was 64-93 against Duke Blue Devils.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction is how Troy Trojans and NC State Wolfpack handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For NC State Wolfpack, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Troy Trojans, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Troy Trojans at 52.6% effective field-goal shooting and NC State Wolfpack at 55.3%. The difference is 2.8 percentage points, favoring NC State Wolfpack. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 11.9 for Troy Trojans and 9.2 for NC State Wolfpack. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for NC State Wolfpack, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Troy Trojans: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Troy Trojans cover 34 completed games and a 22-12 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 79.3 points for and 73.2 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against NC State Wolfpack, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Troy Trojans was 44.9% from the field and 33.5% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against NC State Wolfpack, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Troy Trojans is 52.6%, and 45.5% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against NC State Wolfpack: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Troy Trojans averaged 21.8 attempts per game and converted 73.8%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. NC State Wolfpack needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 16.0 assists and 11.9 turnovers per game for Troy Trojans, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against NC State Wolfpack: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Troy Trojans another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 38.3 total rebounds per game, including 12.7 on offense and 25.6 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, NC State Wolfpack needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Troy Trojans recorded 8.0 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against NC State Wolfpack, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
NC State Wolfpack: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for NC State Wolfpack cover 34 completed games and a 20-14 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 83.2 points for and 76.3 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Troy Trojans, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for NC State Wolfpack was 46.8% from the field and 38.8% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Troy Trojans, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for NC State Wolfpack is 55.3%, and 43.9% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Troy Trojans: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, NC State Wolfpack averaged 21.4 attempts per game and converted 76.8%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Troy Trojans needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 15.6 assists and 9.2 turnovers per game for NC State Wolfpack, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.7. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Troy Trojans: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives NC State Wolfpack another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 34.5 total rebounds per game, including 9.8 on offense and 24.7 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Troy Trojans needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, NC State Wolfpack recorded 8.1 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Troy Trojans, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Troy Trojans: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikaru Awata | G | 5′ 7″ | Junior |
| Robert Davis Jr. | G | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Caden Diggs | F | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Evan Griffin | F | 6′ 9″ | Junior |
| Jacoi Hutchinson | G | 6′ 3″ | Senior |
| Mobi Ikegwuruka | F | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Kerrington Kiel | F | 6′ 5″ | Senior |
| Jayme Kontuniemi | G | 6′ 4″ | Sophomore |
| Donovan Oday | G | 6′ 2″ | Senior |
| Afonso Pacheco | C | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Caua Pacheco | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Willie Piggott Jr. | G | 6′ 5″ | Freshman |
| Romain Valakou | G | 6′ 4″ | Sophomore |
| Tucker Wadsworth | G | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Sam Walters | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Adam Howard as head coach for Troy Trojans. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
NC State Wolfpack: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Adams | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
| Jacari Brim | G | 6′ 2″ | Sophomore |
| Preston Edmead | G | 6′ 1″ | Sophomore |
| Comeh Emuobor | F | 6′ 5″ | Senior |
| Kyle Evans | F | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
| Shah Hall | F | 6′ 11″ | Senior |
| Christian Hammond | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Robert Jurkovic | F | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
| R.J. Keene II | G | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Ven-Allen Lubin | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
| Paul McNeil Jr. | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Kingston Whitty | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Zymicah Wilkins | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Eemeli Yalaho | F | 6′ 8″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Justin Gainey as head coach for NC State Wolfpack. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction is Lenovo Center. NC State Wolfpack has the familiar home environment, while Troy Trojans must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction has NC State Wolfpack generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Troy Trojans wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Troy Trojans can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If NC State Wolfpack starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Troy Trojans and NC State Wolfpack, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction selects NC State Wolfpack to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction. NC State Wolfpack is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, Troy Trojans can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Troy Trojans vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is NC State Wolfpack after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Troy Trojans depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: NC State Wolfpack to win.