NC State vs Michigan State prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament
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Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run
Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament.
The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks.
Among the early second-round matchups Monday is a bout between NC State and Michigan State.
The NC State Wolfpack (27-6) won the ACC regular season and finished runner-up in the ACC tournament to earn a No. 2 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. The Wolfpack's opponent, Michigan State (22-9) earned a No. 7 seed in the tournament under second-year Spartans coach Robyn Fralick.
NC State, the regional host in Raleigh, N.C., is undefeated at home this season. Michigan State is 5-5 on the road.
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Here's how our experts see Monday's Round of 32 game playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete Women's March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players we expect to make a splash.
Without further ado, here are our NC State vs. Michigan State picks and predictions.
NC State vs. Michigan State picks and predictions
Our experts from across the USA TODAY Network are unanimous: NC State will win. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.
Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: NC State
Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: NC State
Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: NC State
Meg L. Hall, For The Win: NC State
Cora Hall, Knoxville News: NC State
NC State vs. Michigan State time, TV channel, how to watch
Game Day: Monday, March 24, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025 Game Time: Noon ET
Noon ET Location: Reynolds Collesium in Raleigh, North Carolina
Reynolds Collesium in Raleigh, North Carolina TV Channel: ESPN
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NC State vs. Michigan State odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, March 23.
Spread: NC State -6.5
NC State -6.5 Moneyline Favorite: NC State -275
NC State -275 Moneyline Underdog: Michigan State +220
Michigan State +220 Total: 153.5
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