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NC State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Cassell Coliseum — Blacksburg, VA

Article updated Jan 14, 11:31 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In a crucial ACC matchup, the NC State Wolfpack (9-7, 2-3 ACC) will be facing off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-9, 2-3 ACC) in Blacksburg. Last January, Virginia Tech

Game outlook

In a crucial ACC matchup, the NC State Wolfpack (9-7, 2-3 ACC) will be facing off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-9, 2-3 ACC) in Blacksburg. Last January, Virginia Tech emerged victorious with an 84-78 win on their home turf. Both teams are looking to improve their conference standing, with NC State aiming to build on past success and Virginia Tech hoping to reach a .500 record in ACC play. NC State is the betting favorite at -2.5, with the line remaining steady leading up to the game. Stay tuned to see which team will prevail in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wolfpack -128 | Hokies +106

Spread: Wolfpack -2.5 (-110) | Hokies +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that NC State will win straight-up is 56%.

NC State Wolfpack

As of now, the NC State Wolfpack are facing a challenging road to the ACC tournament, currently ranked 92nd in the KenPom ratings. While their balanced approach shows promise for improvement, highlighted by a recent close game against North Carolina, the team must regroup quickly to stay competitive in the tough ACC conference. Key players like Marcus Hill, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, and Michael O'Connell are leading the charge on both ends of the court. On offense, the team is hitting a respectable percentage of their field goals and free throws, but their rebounding and three-point shooting could use some work. Defensively, they are allowing a higher percentage of field goals and free throws, but have a solid defense against three-pointers. Overall, the Wolfpack will need to address their weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths to make a strong push towards the tournament. For further assistance with college basketball, the best NCAAB Cappers are available to help.

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Virginia Tech Hokies Analysis

Virginia Tech enters this matchup with a power ranking of 355 and a record of 19-13 overall. Despite their rankings of #289 for offense and #236 for defense, the Hokies have faced tough competition with the 69th strongest schedule in the nation. Led by forward Tobi Lawal, Virginia Tech's offense is balanced with contributions from players like Mylyjael Poteat, Jaden Schutt, and Ben Burnham. On defense, Lawal also adds value with blocks, and Brandon Rechsteiner and Ben Hammond contribute with assists and steals respectively. Virginia Tech will look to improve their conference record after a close victory over California, and they will face off against NC State in their upcoming game.

Virginia Tech has clear advantage over struggling NC State in ACC matchup

Although Virginia Tech has faced some challenges this season, the team can leverage the advantage of playing at home in the competitive ACC. On the other hand, NC State has encountered difficulties on the road. With an unimpressive 0-3 record against the spread and straight-up in away games this season, the Wolfpack's defensive performance has also been lackluster, ranking 335th in the Barttorvik defensive ratings for games played on the road. Furthermore, NC State has struggled with free throw shooting, ranking 232nd nationally, and three-point shooting, making less than six shots per game, placing them 339th in the country. In contrast, Virginia Tech excels in these areas, giving them an edge for a victory at home.

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SportsJaw Wolfpack vs Hokies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wolfpack vs Hokies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · NC State Wolfpack-128 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies+106 → +100Moved
  • Spread · NC State Wolfpack-2.5 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies+2.5 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over132 (-110) → 134.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under132 (-110) → 134.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

NC State Wolfpack
20-13 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Tech Hokies
19-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T04:31:03.448Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated NC State Wolfpack 79-76

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated NC State Wolfpack 79-76 on January 15, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. Virginia Tech Hokies' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded NC State Wolfpack -1 (-110) spread, Virginia Tech Hokies covered, while the 155 combined points finished over the recorded total of 134.5.

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Tipster picks

  • EXCELent Sports PicksMoneyline · NC State Wolfpack -125Loss