NCAAB · Final

NC State Defeats Boston College in Close Contest

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Conte Forum

NC State Wolfpack 79, Boston College Eagles 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Boston College Eagles?

NC State Wolfpack beat Boston College Eagles 79-71 at Conte Forum on January 6, 2026.

Who was favored in NC State Wolfpack vs Boston College Eagles?

NC State Wolfpack were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at Conte Forum, the NC State Wolfpack secured a 79-71 victory over the Boston College Eagles. This game was notable as it marked the first meeting between these two teams in the current season, with NC State having previously defeated Boston College 70-62 in their last encounter on February 15, 2025.

Entering the game, Boston College had a home record of 5-4 and an overall record of 7-8. Their recent form showed a mixed performance, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 68.2 points scored and 67.1 points allowed. However, they were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to Georgia Tech 65-53 just days prior to this matchup. In their last five games, Boston College had a record of 3-2, with an average score of 67.6 points and 65.8 points allowed.

On the other hand, NC State came into the game with a stronger away record of 5-2 and an overall record of 11-5. They had won six of their last ten games, averaging 80.2 points scored and allowing 70.7 points. Despite this, they were also on a one-game losing streak, having lost to Virginia 76-61 in their previous outing. In their last five games, NC State's performance was solid, with a record of 3-2 and an average of 78.2 points scored against 68.8 points allowed.

The odds set by DraftKings favored NC State, with a spread of 11.5 points and a moneyline of -850 for the Wolfpack, while Boston College was listed at +575. The total points line was set at 141.5, with the over at -115 and the under at -105, indicating expectations of a relatively high-scoring game.

The game conditions were typical for January, with both teams looking to capitalize on their offensive strengths. NC State's scoring was highlighted by Luka Toews, who made a significant 25-foot three-point step back jumpshot during the second half, contributing to their lead. Other key plays included a dunk by Ven-Allen Lubin, and a long-range shot by Paul McNeil Jr. that extended NC State's advantage.

As the game progressed, Boston College attempted to close the gap, with Donald Hand Jr. hitting a 25-foot three-pointer and Aidan Shaw making free throws to keep the Eagles competitive. However, NC State maintained control, with Quadir Copeland contributing to the scoreline with free throws and Fred Payne sealing the game with a dunk in the closing moments.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any notable absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their key players. This contributed to the intensity of the match, as both sides were able to execute their game plans effectively.

Overall, the matchup between NC State and Boston College showcased the contrasting forms of the two teams, with NC State leveraging their offensive prowess to secure the win. The Wolfpack's ability to score from various positions on the court proved decisive, while Boston College struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NCSU -11.5	141.5 o -115 / u -105	NC State Wolfpack -850 · Boston College Eagles +575

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Leaders

PointsFred Payne24Boston College Eagles
AssistsFred Payne4Boston College Eagles
ReboundsJayden Hastings9Boston College Eagles
PointsDarrion Williams22NC State Wolfpack
AssistsQuadir Copeland10NC State Wolfpack
ReboundsMatt Able6NC State Wolfpack

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Boston College Eagles

Last 10: 5-5Streak L168.2 scored · 67.1 allowed per game5-4 at home

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W73-60vs Harvard CrimsonNov 26
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NC State Wolfpack

Last 10: 6-4Streak L180.2 scored · 70.7 allowed per game1-2 away

L61-76vs Virginia CavaliersJan 3
W70-57vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 31
W76-62vs Ole Miss RebelsDec 21
W108-72vs Texas Southern TigersDec 18
L76-77vs Kansas JayhawksDec 13
W85-45vs Liberty FlamesDec 11
W75-63vs UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 6
L73-83at Auburn TigersDec 4
L97-102at Texas LonghornsNov 27
W81-70at Boise State BroncosNov 25

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	NC State Wolfpack	Boston College Eagles
Field goals	30-62	23-45
Field goal %	48	51
Three-pointers	13-22	9-18
Three-point %	59	50
Free throws	6-12	16-22
Free throw %	50	73
Rebounds	27	33
Offensive rebounds	12	10
Defensive rebounds	15	23
Assists	18	11
Steals	11	2
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	4	16
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	2
Fast-break points	3	6
Points in the paint	24	26
Fouls	16	12
Largest lead	13	2
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	93	3

How the scoring went

1st Half40-32Marko Radunovic makes layup
2nd Half42-32Alyn Breed makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half42-35Fred Payne makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half42-37Boden Kapke makes layup (Fred Payne assists)
2nd Half43-37Darrion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-37Alyn Breed makes 26-foot three point jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half46-40Luka Toews makes 26-foot three point jumper (Fred Payne assists)
2nd Half48-40Ven-Allen Lubin makes 5-foot dunk (Darrion Williams assists)
2nd Half48-42Fred Payne makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half51-42Paul McNeil Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Darrion Williams assists)
2nd Half51-44Boden Kapke makes layup
2nd Half51-45Boden Kapke makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-45Darrion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-47Fred Payne makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half52-48Fred Payne makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-48Terrance Arceneaux makes 23-foot three point jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half55-51Donald Hand Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Chase Forte assists)
2nd Half56-51Terrance Arceneaux makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-52Boden Kapke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-53Boden Kapke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-53Terrance Arceneaux makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-53Musa Sagnia makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half62-53Darrion Williams makes layup (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half62-55Jayden Hastings makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half65-55Matt Able makes 23-foot three point jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half65-57Donald Hand Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half67-57Ven-Allen Lubin makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half67-58Donald Hand Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-59Donald Hand Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-59Darrion Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ven-Allen Lubin assists)
2nd Half70-61Aidan Shaw makes 6-foot dunk (Luka Toews assists)
2nd Half73-61Darrion Williams makes 29-foot three point jumper (Paul McNeil Jr. assists)
2nd Half73-64Luka Toews makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half75-64Ven-Allen Lubin makes 4-foot dunk (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half75-65Jayden Hastings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-65Paul McNeil Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half78-68Donald Hand Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Fred Payne assists)
2nd Half78-69Aidan Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-69Quadir Copeland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-71Fred Payne makes 6-foot dunk