FINAL
February 9, 2026 β’ KFC Yum! Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ February 9, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: NC State Wolfpack meets Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center.
NC State Wolfpack
Visiting Side
Louisville Cardinals
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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NC State Wolfpack
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Louisville Cardinals
Projected Score
NC 84
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LOU 85
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Louisville Cardinals holds the advantage in team rebounding.
NC State Wolfpack
STAT
Louisville Cardinals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Louisville Cardinals plays on familiar turf at KFC Yum! Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why NC State Wolfpack Could Win
NC State Wolfpack generates 77.0 points per game while shooting 46.8%.
Why Louisville Cardinals Could Win
Louisville Cardinals produces 83.2 points per game on 47.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Louisville Cardinals's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
KFC Yum! Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
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NC State Wolfpack (53.1%)
Louisville Cardinals (46.9%)
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