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California (20-11 in 2025–26) hosts NC State (20-13 in 2025–26) on Jan 27, 2027.
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NCSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CAL defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
CAL offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · NCSU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NCSUCAL
Expected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
NCSUCALNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadir Copeland | 31.4 | 14.1 | 3.7 | 7.3 |
| Paul McNeil Jr. | 30.6 | 13.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Darrion Williams | 30.5 | 13.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Ven-Allen Lubin | 30.0 | 15.3 | 7.7 | 0.6 |
| Tre Holloman | 26.7 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Matt Able | 23.5 | 9.6 | 3.7 | 0.8 |
| Terrance Arceneaux | 17.0 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Musa Sagnia | 9.6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Camden | 33.3 | 14.5 | 4.9 | 1.5 |
| Dai Dai Ames | 32.6 | 16.5 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Justin Pippen | 31.7 | 13.9 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Chris Bell | 28.6 | 12.9 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Lee Dort | 22.6 | 8.1 | 9.1 | 0.5 |
| Milos Ilic | 21.5 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
| DeJuan Campbell | 14.4 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Semetri Carr | 14.0 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
NCSU offenseper gameCAL defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
NCSUForAgainst46% of NCSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
CALForAgainst47% of CAL's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NCSU 0series2 CAL| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | NCSU 62 | CAL 74 | CAL+12 | +12 |
| Jan 18, 2025 | CAL 65 | NCSU 62 | CAL+3 | +3 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Measure | NCSU17-13 · last 30 games | CAL19-11 · last 30 games | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points for (home at home, visitor on the road) | 83.4#13 of 361 | 75.1#219 of 361 | 74.3 |
| Points against (home at home, visitor on the road) | 83.6#52 of 361 | 69.1#251 of 361 | 74.8 |
| Points allowed per 100 possessions | 111.9#139 of 361 | 106.9#261 of 361 | 109.9 |
| Points scored per 100 possessions | 117.7#45 of 361 | 111.7#120 of 361 | 109.2 |
The 4 measures where these two sit furthest apart among the league's 361 ranked teams, over each team's last 30 regular-season games (Nov 2025 – Mar 2026). Rank 1 = highest in the league, even for points allowed. A rank says where a number sits, not which side it points to.