Model Predictions
| Model | NC State Wolfpack | Louisville Cardinals | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | 37.5% (#70) | 62.5% (#61) | - |
| Bradley-Terry | 56.9% (#42) | 43.1% (#92) | - |
| Margin | 58.3% (#50) | 41.7% (#98) | NC Stat... -1.8 |
| Pythagorean | 42.4% (#65) | 57.6% (#53) | - |
| Efficiency | 64.3% (#34) | 35.7% (#43) | - |
| Adjusted Efficiency | 54.3% (#68) | 45.7% (#71) | - |
| Log Adjusted | 54.4% (#68) | 45.6% (#70) | - |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | NC State Wolfpack | Louisville Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 5 | 6 |
| PPG | 68.4 | 64.3 |
| FG% | 42.9% | 40.2% |
| 3PT% | 39.2% | 28.9% |
| FT% | 72.0% | 70.9% |
| RPG | 33.4 | 35.7 |
| APG | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| SPG | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| BPG | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| TOPG | 12.2 | 8.3 |
Efficiency Ratings
| Metric | NC State Wolfpack | Louisville Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Adj. Off Eff | 98.9 | 97.9 |
| Adj. Def Eff | 101.1 | 102.1 |
| Adj. Net Eff | -2.2 | -4.2 |
Efficiency = points per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponent strength
NC State Wolfpack Top Players
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Hellems | 10.7 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 34.4 |
| M. Bates | 11.0 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 32.6 |
| B. Beverly | 6.8 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| DJ Funderburk | 15.2 | 6.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 27.8 |
| C. Hayes | 8.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 26.1 |
Louisville Cardinals Top Players
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Jones | 16.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 38.3 |
| D. Johnson | 10.9 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 35.3 |
| S. Williamson | 6.3 | 7.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 27.6 |
| D. Davis | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 26.9 |
| J. Withers | 10.1 | 7.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 26.1 |