Yet the N.C. State coach can also ... James took the lead last March, the Wolfpack’s big-shot artist with stepback range well beyond the arc and the skill to score off the dribble.

NC State has a 3-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Spartans are 11-8 against Big Ten opponents. Michigan State is third in the Big Ten scoring 79.0 points per game and is ...

BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 NC State faces Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack’s record in ACC games is 18-3, and their record is 9-3 in non-conference games.

Michigan State Spartans (22-9, 11-8 Big Ten) at NC State Wolfpack (27-6, 18-3 ACC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 12 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolfpack -6.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM ...