NC State vs Virginia 1/22/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Virginia Cavaliers (11-7) vs. NC State Wolfpack (9-10)
January 22, 2022 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: NC State Wolfpack -2 / Virginia Cavaliers +2; Over/Under: -128.5
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The Virginia Cavaliers and NC State Wolfpack meet Saturday in college basketball action at the PNC Arena. The Virginia Cavaliers look for a win after winning five of their last eight games. The NC State Wolfpack need a win after losing eight of their last 10 games.
The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 62.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 58.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Jayden Gardner is averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Armaan Franklin is averaging 12.2 points and 1.6 assists. Kihei Clark is dishing 4 assists and Reece Beekman is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Virginia Cavaliers are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Cavaliers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.6 rebounds per game.
The NC State Wolfpack are averaging 75.2 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Dereon Seabron is averaging 19.3 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Terquavion Smith is averaging 14.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jericole Hellems is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Hayes is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The NC State Wolfpack are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The NC State Wolfpack are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
The Cavaliers are 37-18-2 ATS in their last 57 road games and 9-23-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a ATS win. The Wolfpack are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 home games and 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games overall. The over is 3-0-1 in Cavaliers last 4 road games. The under is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 overall. The underdog is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Virginia Cavaliers aren’t as talented as they’ve been in the past, but they’re still a good team that plays elite level defense. The NC State Wolfpack have lost eight of their last 10 games, and they only win by an average of 2.7 points at home. This line is kind of bizarre if we’re being honest. I have to take the free bucket with the Cavs on the road.
