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North Carolina State vs. Louisville prediction: Louisville favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/9/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get North Carolina State vs Louisville predictions for college basketball Monday.
Louisville and North Carolina State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at KFC Yum! Center on Monday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Louisville as the most likely winner of the North Carolina State vs. Louisville game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Carolina State vs. Louisville prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NCAA basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Louisville 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Louisville a 78% chance of defeating North Carolina State. Our predicted final score has Louisville winning 84-75.
According to our model, Louisville (-7.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
North Carolina State vs. Louisville odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Carolina State | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-115) | -7.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -300 |
| Total | o161.5 (-110) | u161.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Carolina State vs. Louisville picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Louisville -7.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Louisville | -300 |
| Total | Under 161.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Louisville to win.
North Carolina State vs. Louisville game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball matchup between Louisville and North Carolina State at KFC Yum! Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Carolina State vs. Louisville
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: KFC Yum! Center
Conclusion
We predict Louisville, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat North Carolina State on Monday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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