Tue Jan 28 09:10:00 IST 2025: ## NC State Wolfpack Faces Goliath: Duke’s Star-Studded Blue Devils

**Durham, NC** – The NC State Wolfpack (4-game losing streak) faces a daunting challenge Monday, January 27th (8:30 PM) at Cameron Indoor Stadium against the powerhouse Duke Blue Devils. The game pits a struggling Wolfpack offense, averaging a conference-low 66.5 points per game in ACC play, against a Duke team boasting the nation’s longest winning streak (13 games) and a top-ranked recruiting class.

KenPom and Bart Torvik both predict a comfortable victory for Duke, forecasting scores around 76-54 and 77-55 respectively. NC State’s offensive woes, including a low field goal percentage (42%) and three-point percentage (29.1%), are a major concern heading into the matchup.

Duke, led by Coach Jon Scheyer, returns key players from last year’s Elite Eight team and has added a formidable roster through both transfers and an exceptional freshman class. The highly touted freshman class, headlined by 5-star recruit Cooper Flagg, has exceeded expectations. The team’s only two losses this season came against ranked opponents Kansas and Kentucky in November.

Currently undefeated in ACC play with an average margin of victory around 20 points, Duke is aiming for an undefeated regular season – a feat achieved only eight times in ACC history. While a regular season sweep is a challenging goal, Duke’s talent and momentum make it a realistic possibility. The Wolfpack, despite their recent struggles, will undoubtedly be hoping to pull off an upset against this formidable opponent.

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