Virginia Tech (13-16) vs North Carolina (19-11)
March 4, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Virginia Tech +7.5 — Over/Under: 149.5
In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th at the Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels are 19-11 (12-6) this year after they defeated Miami by a score of 92-73 in their last game. North Carolina led 46-31 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half for the easy win. The Tar Heels shot 58.9% from the field, 55.6% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Ven-Allen Lubin led UNC with 19 points and five rebounds, while Drake Powell added 16 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Tar Heels defeated Florida State by a score of 96-85 and Virginia by a score of 81-66. North Carolina has won five games in a row and they are currently tied for fourth in the ACC standings with a 12-6 record. North Carolina has scored 81.8 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. RJ Davis is averaging 17.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Ian Jackson is averaging 13.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. North Carolina is shooting 48% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this season.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 13-16 (8-10) this season after they defeated Syracuse in overtime by a score of 101-95 in their last game. Virginia Tech trailed 47-38 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half and 19 in overtime for the win. The Hokies shot 60.7% from the field, 42.1% on three-pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Jaydon Young led Virginia Tech with 26 points and three assists, while Ben Hammond added 21 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hokies lost to Louisville by a score of 71-66 but did beat Miami by a score of 81-68 before that. Virginia Tech has lost three of their last five games and they are currently ninth in the ACC standings with an 8-10 record. Virginia Tech has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 9.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Jaden Schutt is averaging 8.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.6% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this season.
Why North Carolina will beat Virginia Tech
- North Carolina has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost five of its last six games at Cassell Coliseum.
- Virginia Tech has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Cassell Coliseum.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina’s last five night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 150+ points.
- Ten of Virginia Tech’s last 12 games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
North Carolina vs Virginia Tech Prediction
North Carolina comes into this matchup absolutely rolling, as they are trying to get on the right side of the tournament bubble, but they will be on the road for this game. The Tar Heels have won five games in a row and they have scored at least 88 points in four of their last five. Virginia Tech has won two of their last three games, but one win came against a terrible Miami team and the other was an inconsistent effort against Syracuse. North Carolina is the much better offensive team in this matchup and I just don’t think Virginia Tech has the offense to give UNC trouble. Take the Tar Heels here.