The NC State Wolfpack (4-0) will take on the Seton Hall Pirates (5-0) on Monday to open the 2025 Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui. With both teams undefeated and showing promising early form, this contest brings together NC State’s high-powered offense and Seton Hall’s pressure-heavy defense. Who will stay undefeated after this game wraps up? I'll try to answer that question with my NC State vs Seton Hall prediction.
Our NC State vs Seton Hall Pick
Pick: NC State -10.5
Confidence: ★★★★☆
Get more college basketball picks before today's games!
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Seton Hall Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack
- Date & Time: Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina, Hawaii
- Broadcast: ESPN2
Key Storylines
- NC State’s explosive start: The Wolfpack are averaging roughly 100 points per game through their first four outings, showing comfort in both half-court sets and in transition opportunities. Their scoring depth has been evident early and they will put their scoring ability to the test against a Big East team here.
- Seton Hall’s defensive strength: The Pirates have limited opponents to fewer than 55 points per game so far, using pressure, passing-lane disruption, and physical interior defense to limit their opposition.
- Roster turnover for Seton Hall: Several transfers and young contributors have stepped into significant roles. Tajuan Simpkins leads the team with 13.2 points per game, while freshman Najai Hines has provided rim protection and rebounding.
- NC State’s balance and experience: Darrion Williams has been a steady scoring force with 23.3 points per game and the Wolfpack will rely on him and their other contributors to deliver in Maui.
- Strength of Schedule: Seton Hall has played the second-weakest non-conference schedule in the country so far, according to KenPom. They have torn through a bunch of small schools from the Northeast and this game is by far their biggest test of the young season.
Betting Trends
- Seton Hall is 2-3 against the spread so far this season.
- NC State is 3-1 against the spread on the year thus far.
- The under has cashed in four of Seton Hall's first five games.
- The over is 3-1 in NC State's first four outings of the year.
Seton Hall vs NC State Model Projection
Score Projection: Seton Hall 67 – NC State 80
Win Probability: NC State 86%, Seton Hall 14%
Final Thoughts
I think we are going to see Seton Hall struggle in its first real test of the 2025-26 college basketball season. The Pirates have feasted on dismal competition thus far, but this game will be the first where their defense has to do more than just show up in order to dominate. I'm going to lay the points with NC State here, as they should be too much for the Pirates to handle in paradise.
Affiliate DisclosureATS.io uses affiliate links. If you sign up through a link on this page, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Rankings are based on hands-on testing and published criteria, and affiliate relationships do not determine placement.
