It will be a showdown between two great offenses when the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (16-5, 4-4 ACC) go head-to-head against the 12th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (17-3, 6-2 ACC) at PNC Arena. The game will air on ACC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolfpack lost a tough one against the third-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 66-65, while the Hokies were victorious over the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 82-70.
The Hokies had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.593) and had a free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.224). North Carolina State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 16.0). Markell Johnson had a solid game for North Carolina State with 14 points and six rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, meanwhile led the way for Virginia Tech, putting up 25 points, six steals and five assists.
The Hokies won the only game between these two teams last season, 85-75. One of Virginia Tech’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while North Carolina State had 16. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as North Carolina State currently ranks 16th in offensive efficiency and Virginia Tech is 34th in defensive efficiency.
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 266th (32.3).
- The Wolfpack rank 26th in assists per game (16.5) while the Hokies rank 90th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- Virginia Tech ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while North Carolina State ranks 95th (3.4).
- The Wolfpack rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while the Hokies rank 247th (26.1).
- Virginia Tech ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while North Carolina State ranks 107th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolfpack have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina State has defeated opponents by an average of 15.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (14.2 above their season average).
