
Virginia Tech vs NC State Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
NC State (9-7) vs. Virginia Tech (7-9)
January 15, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Tech +1.5; Over/Under: 133.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs NC State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th, at the Cassell Coliseum Let’s take a look at a Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack pick.
NC State Continues to be in Close Games
NC State has continued to play in close games and it has been mixed results. Two games ago against Notre Dame, NC State was able to secure a 66-65 victory but in the last game against North Carolina, they ended up losing 63-61. Against North Carolina, they were down 26-20 at halftime, and in the second half they scored 41 points, but they still ended up falling just short. Guard Marcus Hill put up 20 points, nine rebounds, and one assist.
NC State is averaging 71.8 points while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 260th in the league while the defense is ranked 59th. They are averaging 18.81 three-point attempts per game which is 336th in the league. Guard Marcus Hill is averaging 13.2 points while shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three-point line.
Virginia Tech looks to Build on the Last Game
Virginia Tech has not found a whole lot of success at times, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. The Hokies faced off against the California Golden Bears and they were able to secure the 71-68 victory. Jaydon Young put up 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Stanford, they gave up only 59 points and that led to the 11-point defeat.
Virginia Tech is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 72.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 284th in the league while the defense is ranked 231st in the league. They are shooting 48.8 percent from the field which 192nd in the league. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12 points while shooting 62.5 percent from the field.
Why Virginia Tech Will Beat NC State
- The home team has won seven of NC State’s last eight games.
- NC State has lost three of its last four games.
- NC State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Virginia Tech’s last 13 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Cassell Coliseum have produced a total of 133+ points.
- Nine of NC State’s last 10 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
Virginia Tech vs NC State Prediction
NC State is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. NC State’s defense is giving up 66.7 points per game and they are going to step up in this game. Virginia Tech’s offense has been inconsistent at best and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Virginia Tech’s offense will have another big game, and they will end up cruising here.