In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, at the Cassell Coliseum. Let’s take a look at a Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels pick.
This is the first meeting between the two teams this year, but the last few years the home team has been the team that has found success.
North Carolina Has Confidence
North Carolina has had issues during the season, but they might just be heating up at the right time, as they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Florida State, they won 96-85, and in the last game against Miami, they were able to secure a 92-73 victory. North Carolina shot 58.9 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Ven-Allen Lubin put up 19 points and five rebounds. Six different players put up at least 11 points. That has been a big change as of late, there have been more players, especially off the bench that have stepped up.
North Carolina has a 19-11 overall record, but it has gone 11-18-1 against the spread. It wants to push the pace, averaging 81.8 points per game, the 24th in the league. The defense has been a problem all year, and at this point, it seems they have resorted to hoping they have enough offense to come out ahead. RJ Davis has been the top player, averaging 17.2 points while shooting 39.7 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why North Carolina Will Beat Virginia Tech
- North Carolina has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost five of its last six home games.
- North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Can Virginia Tech Build on Last Game?
Virginia Tech have not played well this season, but they are coming off a win in the last game. The Hokies faced off against Syracuse, and it took overtime, but they secured the 101-95 victory. Virginia Tech shot 60.7 percent from the field, which shows just how bad the defense was that the game was even close. Jaydon Young was the top player for Virginia Tech, and he scored 26 points, three assists, and zero rebounds. Five different players put up at least 10 points. Ben Hammon came off the bench and put up 21 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
VT has a 13-16 overall record and 13-16 against the spread. At home, they have gone only 8-8. The biggest issue for this team has been the defense; they are giving up 72.5 points per game. If they want any chance in this game, the defense will need to be a lot better. Tobi Lawal has been the top player, averaging 12.9 points and grabbing 6.9 rebounds per game.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina’s last five night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Ten of Virginia Tech’s last 12 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Prediction
I am not all that concerned that Virginia Tech won the last game; they just aren’t all that talented overall, and they don’t have the offensive playmakers that North Carolina has. Especially as of late, North Carolina has leaned on scorers all over the court, and there will be no shortage of scoring in this game. North Carolina is averaging 81.8 points per game, and they can get over their season average again here. The home-court advantage hasn’t been there this season for Virginia Tech, and they won’t magically break out here. The Tar Heels are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games. Back North Carolina against the spread.