Virginia Tech Hokies (10-7) vs. NC State Wolfpack (13-4)
January 20, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: NC State Wolfpack -3.5; Over/Under: +145.5
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The Virginia Tech Hokies need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The NC State Wolfpack look to stay hot after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack prediction.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies recently beat Clemson while losing to Miami and Virginia. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 73.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Sean Pedulla is averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Lynn Kidd is averaging 14 points and 1.5 assists. Hunter Cattoor is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyler Nickel is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack rebounded from a loss to UNC with wins over Louisville and Wake Forest. The NC State Wolfpack are averaging 77.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 42.9 percent shooting. DJ Horne is averaging 15.1 points and 3.5 rebounds, while DJ Burns Jr. is averaging 12.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jayden Taylor is the third double-digit scorer and Casey Morsell is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The NC State Wolfpack are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The NC State Wolfpack are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack prediction
The Virginia Tech Hokies are having a hard time closing out games, and I doubt they figure things out here on the road. The NC State Wolfpack have been piling up the wins over the last month, and their size in the post is giving a lot of teams issues. Virginia Tech has yet to win on the road, and NC State is 9-1 SU at home. This small number with NC State at home feels like a steal. Give me NC State and the reasonable chalk to get this done early Saturday.
