Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina State Wolfpack predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Notre Dame

North Carolina State

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As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to host the North Carolina State Wolfpack on February 28, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with distinct recent performances. The Fighting Irish have won only 1 of their last 5 contests, indicating possible struggles to maintain consistency on both ends of the court. Conversely, the Wolfpack show a slightly better form with 2 wins in their last 5 games, positioning them as a more confident squad heading into this showdown.

Tactically, Notre Dame will need to tighten their defensive schemes to counter North Carolina State’s offensive strengths, particularly their ability to penetrate the paint. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack will likely look to leverage their recent success to establish an early rhythm and capitalize on any defensive lapses from the home team.

With bookmakers offering odds of 2.76 for a Notre Dame win and 1.37 for a North Carolina State victory, the predictions lean heavily towards the Wolfpack, who hold a 60.2% chance of winning according to our model. However, playoff atmospheres can lead to surprises. With both sides eager to secure a critical win, fans can expect an engaging contest that may yield unpredictable outcomes.

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Notre Dame
33.2%		 North Carolina State
66.8%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball NC State: 0.42%

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Pinnacle 2.76 1.37

Latest Results

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21.02.26 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 73:68
14.02.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets basketball – 89:74
10.02.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 89:81
07.02.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 79:82		 24.02.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 90:61
17.02.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 82:58
14.02.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Miami FL Hurricanes basketball – 76:77
09.02.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 118:77
07.02.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 82:73

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Notre Dame won 2.
  • Notre Dame is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • North Carolina State‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Notre Dame may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, North Carolina State is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Notre Dame won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1018:993. (average 72.7:70.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Notre Dame won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 514:486. (average 73.4:69.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.01.25 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 66:65
    03.01.24 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 52:54
    24.01.23 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 85:82
    05.02.22 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 57:69
    26.01.22 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 73:65

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (13.21%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (13.21%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 5.2 (12.06%)

    4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.65 (11.1%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 10.1 (6.21%)

    6. Florida Gators: 11.8 (5.32%)

    7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.4 (5.06%)

    8. Connecticut Huskies: 14.8 (4.24%)

    9. Iowa State: 15 (4.18%)

    10. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.32%)

    11. Purdue Boilermakers: 27 (2.32%)

    12. Michigan State: 41 (1.53%)

    13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.53%)

    14. Arkansas State: 41 (1.53%)

    15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.44%)

    16. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (0.94%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (0.94%)

    18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (0.94%)

    19. Louisville: 67 (0.94%)

    20. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (0.94%)

    21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (0.94%)

    22. St. Johns Red Storm: 81 (0.77%)

    23. North Carolina: 81 (0.77%)

    24. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.5%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.5%)

    26. Brigham Young: 126 (0.5%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.5%)

    28. Texas Tech: 151 (0.42%)

    29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.42%)

    30. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.42%)

    31. NC State: 151 (0.42%)

    32. UCF Knights: 201 (0.31%)

    33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.31%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.25%)

    35. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.25%)

    36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.25%)

    37. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.25%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.25%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.25%)

    40. UCLA: 251 (0.25%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.18%)

    42. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.18%)

    43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.18%)

    44. New Mexico: 501 (0.13%)

    45. San Diego State: 501 (0.13%)

    46. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

    47. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.08%)

    48. Santa Clara: 751 (0.08%)

    49. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.08%)

    50. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    51. Virginia Tech: 1001 (0.06%)

    52. TCU: 1001 (0.06%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    54. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

    55. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

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