It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-4, 2-2 ACC) travel to Virginia Tech to take on the Hokies (11-4, 2-2 ACC). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Hokies defeated the Syracuse Orange 67-63, while the Wolfpack beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 73-68.
The Wolfpack had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 14.6), while the Fighting Irish had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.186). Meanwhile, Virginia Tech’s 0.300 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Syracuse, who had a mark of 0.208. The Hokies’ mark was above their season average of 0.164, while the Orange’s was below their season average of 0.253. Landers Nolley II was a key piece for Virginia Tech with 13 points and five rebounds. North Carolina State, meanwhile, was lifted by Markell Johnson, who had 27 points and seven assists.
The Hokies won the sole game between these two teams last season, 47-24. Virginia Tech’s 0.178 free throw rate was their largest advantage over North Carolina State, who had a mark of 0.074. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This showdown figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s premier offenses square off. Virginia Tech currently ranks 55th with 109.3 points per 100 possessions and North Carolina State is 35th (110.8).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Virginia Tech ranks 244th (26.5).
- The Hokies rank 37th in assists per game (15.8) while the Wolfpack rank 98th (14.0).
- North Carolina State averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 119th in the NCAA. Virginia Tech ranks 127th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- The Wolfpack rank 50th in steals per game (8.0) while the Hokies rank 161st (5.9).
- North Carolina State ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.7) while Virginia Tech ranks 135th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
- The Hokies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 9.9 for the season.
