Virginia Tech vs North Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • North Carolina State (22-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech (19-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The Virginia Tech Hokies (19-13) visit Greensboro Coliseum to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack (22-9) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Greensboro.

North Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+3.5 -115O 146.5 -110+130
North Carolina State -3.5 -105U 146.5 -110-160

Virginia Tech vs North Carolina State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Carolina State will win this game with 57.3% confidence.

Virginia Tech vs North Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Virginia Tech and North Carolina State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 22 away games (+11.50 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 22 away games (+10.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.35 Units / 30% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+2.70 Units / 10% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has gone 13-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.3 Units / -17.17% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 10.51% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -19.32% ROI

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has gone 15-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.6 Units / 2.69% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (188 assists/ 98 TOs) in the first half this season — tied for best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Virginia Tech has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.1

Virginia Tech has a TS% of 51% since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (548 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

North Carolina State has averaged 4.3 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/55 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.5

North Carolina State has averaged 79.9 points per game (1,838 points/23 games) this season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

North Carolina State has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.0 steals per game (169 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (310 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (310 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.4 steals per game (118 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (191 steals/23 games) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

North Carolina State has 191 steals this season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (191 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

North Carolina State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (291 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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