Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. NC State

Louisville (18-6, 11-2 ACC) is set to face NC State (9-14, 2-10 ACC) on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Wolfpack:

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- ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 60.3 percent chance to win against NC State. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 13.0 (35th overall), whereas the Wolfpack have a BPI rating of 7.3 (80th overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 73 percent chance to take down the Wolfpack, with a projected final score of 74-67 in favor of UofL. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +21.17 (28th overall), whereas NC State has an adjusted efficiency margin of +5.85 (103rd overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 74 percent chance to take down the Pack, with a projected final score of 73-67 in favor of UofL. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .9138 (24th overall), whereas NC State has a "Barthag" of .6680 (103rd overall).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 72, NC State 70.

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