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NC State

20–14 · 10–8 ACC
VS

Campbell

16–18 · 8–10 CAA

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:30 PM ET · ACC Network Extra

Lenovo Center, Raleigh · Wolfpack Sports Network

TONIGHT

The pick

88NC State
–
65Campbell

Campbell hangs early behind Inglemon, then State's size, depth and shooting pull away after halftime.

−22.5Pregame spread (NC State)
8thNC State ACC pick
12thCampbell CAA pick (of 13)

Cheat sheet

Tap a player for his card.

Coaches: Justin Gainey (NC State, first game, five seasons under Rick Barnes at Tennessee). Jimmie Williams (Campbell, 29 wins at D-II Anderson last season).

NC State outlook

The Justin Gainey era starts tonight. After five seasons at Tennessee under Rick Barnes, expect a more defensive team. The question: can a rebuilt roster keep last year's three-point shooting while it improves on D?

NCAA Tournament potential, but a new staff and heavy turnover make consistency the big worry.

Campbell outlook

New coach Jimmie Williams won 29 games at Division II Anderson last season. Zero returning players, so expect an adjustment period, though the exhibition against South Carolina showed some promise.

Pick and player ranges are pregame estimates, not official numbers.