NC State already won their "superbowl" and they are playing in this tournament with house money. Texas Tech ended the season hot and they are in a spot that they can smash this team who don't have a lot of natty experience. Texas Tech is a sleeper team that could go on a deep run and are being underestimated. The Red Raiders are a solid well rounded team great on both defense and offense and can put up the points in bunches. This is a spot where Texas Tech will come to play in as they feel like the spotlight and conversation exclude them as being a possible final four team. This team has a lot of pride and Mack won't step in front of them.

North Carolina State are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference. Texas Tech are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. NC State are 0-1 ATS this season and 0-4 ATS in the last few seasons as a neutral court underdog of 3.5 to 6 points.

Best bet: lay the points with Texas Tech.