The Virginia Tech Hokies and North Carolina Tar Heels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Dean E. Smith Center. Here’s a North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech prediction. This article will include a North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech pick.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies beat Wake Forest and lost to Miami, and they play Boston College next. Virginia Tech has lost 4 of its last 6 games.
The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 78.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Amani Hansberry is averaging 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Ben Hammond is averaging 12.6 points and 3.2 assists. Neoklis Avdalas is the third double-digit scorer, and Tobi Lawal is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Syracuse and Louisville and play Clemson next. North Carolina has won 8 of its last 10 games.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 80.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Henri Veesaar is averaging 16.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Seth Trimble is the third double-digit scorer, and Luka Bogavac is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68 percent from the free-throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win
- North Carolina has won each of its last 20 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at the Dean E. Smith Center.
- Virginia Tech has lost six of its last seven day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 27 games at the Dean E. Smith Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Virginia Tech has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of North Carolina’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Virginia Tech’s last 14 road day games against conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
North Carolina vs Virginia Tech Prediction
North Carolina is the more talented team and should win at home, where it’s undefeated. However, we’re getting an inflated line because UNC is at home. Virginia Tech has been disrespected by oddsmakers all season and all it’s done is compete. Virginia Tech is above average on both sides of the ball and can shoot the three. We’ve seen Virginia Tech be on the wrong side of many close games. A bounce here or a bounce there and Virginia Tech are in a different light. Virginia Tech is 17-11 ATS on the season. The Hokies have been kind to us this season. UNC is still down its best player. Give me the points with Virginia Tech.