NC State vs. South Carolina: Predictions and odds for Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four game
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The Women's March Madness Final Four is only hours away, and the top-seed South Carolina Gamecocks will face the No. 3-seeded N.C. State Wolfpack in the night's first matchup.
The South Carolina Gamecocks have achieved an impressive feat, remaining unbeaten with a flawless 36-0 record in the regular season. They have been dominating the NCAA Tournament, winning every game by a margin of at least 30 points, except for a close 79-75 victory over Indiana in the Sweet 16 round. Kamilla Cardoso is leading the charge for South Carolina with an average of 14.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
N.C. State secured their spot in the Final Four after defeating Texas 76-66. Aziaha James led the way for N.C. State with 27 points. The Wolfpack are considered the underdogs in the Final Four matchup against the Gamecocks.
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NC State vs. South Carolina predictions
Action Network: NC State +11.5
Dano Matayo writes: "A Final Four double-digit underdog. I know it's South Carolina, and the Gamecocks can turn it on at any point, but N.C. State is playing extremely well and guard play has been incredibly important throughout this tournament. Plus, it's a revenge game for Saniya Rivers. I don't she left on bad terms, but it's still something. I think this is just too many points for the pressure of a Final Four game. South Carolina has a lot of young players, so I think you have to take the points with N.C. State."
The Athletic: South Carolina wins
Grayce Raynor and Sabreena Merchant write: "If we assume both teams’ guards will have their moments, it seems like this game will come down to who’s better down low. N.C. State forward River Baldwin likely will be in charge of Cardoso. She and the Wolfpack already matched up well against Stanford’s Cameron Brink in the Sweet 16, but Cardoso could be an even more imposing challenge. South Carolina’s bench will also be a major challenge from the Wolfpack. The Gamecocks are built for March, averaging nearly 34 points per game from their reserves."
ESPN: Gamecocks have a 83% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the South Carolina Gamecocks have a 83.8% chance of beating the N.C. State Wolfpack in the Final Four.
NC State vs. South Carolina: Odds, spread and lines for March Madness
The Gamecocks are favorites to defeat the Wolfpack in Friday's Final Four matchup, according to BetMGM college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Wednesday.
Spread: South Carolina (-11.5)
Moneylines: South Carolina (-800); NC State (+550)
Over/under: 139.5
How to watch NC State vs. South Carolina: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Friday, April 5, 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
Cable TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+
How to watch NCAA Women's Basketball March Madness 2024
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