NC State vs Michigan State prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks.

Among the early second-round matchups Monday is a bout between NC State and Michigan State.

The NC State Wolfpack (27-6) won the ACC regular season and finished runner-up in the ACC tournament to earn a No. 2 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. The Wolfpack's opponent, Michigan State (22-9) earned a No. 7 seed in the tournament under second-year Spartans coach Robyn Fralick.

NC State, the regional host in Raleigh, N.C., is undefeated at home this season. Michigan State is 5-5 on the road.

Here's how our experts see Monday's Round of 32 game playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete Women's March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players we expect to make a splash.

Without further ado, here are our NC State vs. Michigan State picks and predictions.

NC State vs. Michigan State picks and predictions

Our experts from across the USA TODAY Network are unanimous: NC State will win. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.

Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: NC State

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: NC State

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: NC State

Meg L. Hall, For The Win: NC State

Cora Hall, Knoxville News: NC State

NC State vs. Michigan State time, TV channel, how to watch

Game Day: Monday, March 24, 2025
Game Time: Noon ET
Location: Reynolds Collesium in Raleigh, North Carolina
TV Channel: ESPN
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NC State vs. Michigan State odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Sunday, March 23.

Spread: NC State -6.5
Moneyline Favorite: NC State -275
Moneyline Underdog: Michigan State +220
Total: 153.5

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