| MATCHUP | NC State Wolfpack | Virginia Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-8 | 24-3 |
| Spread | +6.5 -110 | -6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +235 | -290 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-110) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
| Where | John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
The NC State Wolfpack and the Virginia Cavaliers meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the John Paul Jones Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a NC State Wolfpack vs. Virginia Cavaliers prediction.
NC State Wolfpack Recap
The NC State Wolfpack come into this game looking to add on to their 82-58 win over North Carolina last time out to sit at 19-8 this season. After this game, NC State will head on the road for a game against Notre Dame.
Wolfpack Snap Two-Game Skid
Darrion Williams leads NC State in scoring with 14.2 PPG along with 5.2 RPG and 3 APG while Quadir Copeland has 13.8 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 6.8 APG to lead NC State in assists. Paul McNeil Jr. has 13.6 PPG with 3.6 RPG and Ven-Allen Lubin has 13.7 PPG with a team-high 7.1 RPG to lead the Wolfpack in rebounding. Tre Holloman has 10 PPG with 2.2 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for NC State so far this season. Matt Able has 8.5 PPG with 3.4 RPG as well this season. As a team, NC State is averaging 85 PPG on 47.8% shooting from the field, 39.4% from three and 76.4% from the foul line so far this season.
Virginia Cavaliers Recap
The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game looking to add on to their 86-83 win over Miami last time out to sit at 24-3 this season. After this game, Virginia will head on the road for a game against Duke.
Cavaliers Win 8 In A Row
Thijs De Ridder leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 15.9 PPG along with 6.4 RPG while Malik Thomas has 12.3 PPG with 4 RPG. Chance Mallory has 10.1 PPG with 4 RPG in addition to 3.7 APG and 1.7 SPG and Sam Lewis has 10.7 PPG with 3.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Virginia so far this season. Jacari White has 8.6 PPG with 2.2 RPG while Johann Grunloh has 7.9 PPG with 5.6 RPG and Dallin Hall is Virginia’s top assist man with 4.2 APG so far this season. As a team, Virginia is averaging 82.2 PPG on 46.5% shooting from the field, 36% from three and 70.5% from the foul line this season.
NC State Wolfpack @ Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends: February 24, 2026
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 15 games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- NC State has lost six of its last seven road games following a home win.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last eight night games at John Paul Jones Arena.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won each of its last six Tuesday games.
- NC State has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia’s last 100 night games at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of NC State’s last six road games have produced a total of 153+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
- Virginia ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.3).
- NC State ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.9%).
- NC State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.72).
NC State Wolfpack vs. Virginia Cavaliers Prediction
I’m on Virginia here. I just think that NC State is far too reliant on the 3-ball for my liking, and I think that the Cavaliers, who have the best 3-point and 2-point defense in the conference is going to be able to hold the Wolfpack in check. A win over a depleted UNC team doesn’t move the needle for me for NC State and I think that the Cavaliers bag the win and cover in this one.