Virginia Tech (7-9) vs NC State (9-7)
January 15, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Virginia Tech +2.5 — Over/Under: 133
In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th at the Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 9-7 (2-3) this year after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 63-61 in their last game. NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime, but they did score 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Wolfpack shot 36.9% from the field, 15.8% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Marcus Hill led NC State with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jayden Taylor added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wolfpack defeated Notre Dame by a score of 66-65 but did lose to Wake Forest by a score of 77-59 before that. NC State has lost three of their last four games and seven of their last eleven, but they did start the season by winning their first five games. NC State has scored 71.8 points per game and they have allowed 66.7 points per game, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this year. Marcus Hill is averaging 13.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Jayden Taylor is averaging 12.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season. NC State is shooting 45.2% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 31.6% on three-pointers this season.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 7-9 (2-3) this season after they defeated California by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 42-23 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-29 in the second half in the win. The Hokies shot 57.1% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 64.7% on free throws in the game. Jaydon Young led Virginia Tech with 14 points and four rebounds, while Tyler Johnson added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Hokies lost to Stanford by a score of 70-59 but did beat Miami by a score of 86-85 before that. Virginia Tech has won two of their last three games, but they did lose eight of their previous ten games. Virginia Tech has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 72.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 11.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this year. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.9% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season.
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.
NC State vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Virginia Tech comes into this matchup with a little bit of momentum after winning two of their last three games, and they will be at home for this game. The Hokies have not had a great start to the season and they only have four wins since November 11th. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.9% from the field, but they are allowing more points per game than they are scoring. NC State has played decently well in four of their last five games, but they have two losses by a combined five points. The Wolfpack have similar offensive numbers as Virginia Tech, but they are the much better defensive team. I think Virginia Tech’s recent success + the home-court advantage is going to result in a win for the Hokies.