How to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

Notre Dame needs a victory to break even, but the game could go either way. The team began strongly by establishing a 34-26 lead over North Carolina State. They entered the match with intensified motivation due to their previous defeat against the same team. It remains to be seen whether they can alter their fortunes or if the outcome will replicate previous encounters. Currently, North Carolina State holds a record of 9-3, while Notre Dame is at 6-7.

North Carolina State, having enjoyed a two-game homestand, will soon need to don their traveling kits. The teams will face off at the Joyce Center's Purcell Pavilion in a charged ACC clash at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The teams enter the match riding high on the confidence of recent victories.

North Carolina State demonstrated the advantages of teamwork in their last game by providing 11 more assists than their opponents, resulting in a comfortable 83-66 win over the Titans. DJ Horne led the Wolfpack, contributing 26 points along with 6 assists. Another notable player was Ben Middlebrooks, who scored 11 points and 7 rebounds.

Despite a not-so-favorable history against Virginia (with two wins out of ten previous games), Notre Dame did not let the past impact their recent game. They secured an easy 76-54 win over the Cavaliers, making it their biggest victory this season. The standout performers were Carey Booth and J.R Konieczny who scored 17 points each, with nine and eight rebounds respectively.

The Wolfpack's victory marked their seventh straight home win, bringing their record to 9-3. The sequence of victories can mostly be attributed to their strong offensive display, with an average of 83.1 points per game. For the Fighting Irish, the win was their second consecutive one, raising their season record to 6-7.

The importance of possessions in this game cannot be overstated, with North Carolina State averaging 36.3 rebounds per game and Notre Dame 36.2. Given these similar stats, the game is expected to be a compelling one. As per experts, North Carolina State is favored to win by 4.5 points, marking their first time as favorites in an away season game. The betting odds also suggest a 4.5 point advantage for North Carolina State over Notre Dame, with the over/under set at 137 points. Both teams also share a record of 5 wins in their last 10 games.