Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Picks & Predictions
Last year, the NC State Wolfpack had a dominant record against the Virginia Tech Hokies, winning 13 out of 17 games. This year, the Wolfpack will have the home advantage as
Game outlook
Last year, the NC State Wolfpack had a dominant record against the Virginia Tech Hokies, winning 13 out of 17 games. This year, the Wolfpack will have the home advantage as they open the season against the Hokies at PNC Arena. The game is set to start at noon on Saturday. It remains to be seen if Virginia Tech can seek revenge for last year's games or if the outcome will be similar to 2023. NC State is currently favored to win, with the opening line set at -3 and the current line at -3.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hokies +140 | Wolfpack -170
Spread: Hokies +3.5 (-110) | Wolfpack -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that NC State will win straight-up is 63%.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech enters this game with a less-than-ideal record, having lost four of their last five games. Additionally, they have not been successful in winning on the road all season. However, the team is hopeful that their strong defense will lead them to victory on Saturday. Virginia Tech's defense has been holding opponents to an average of 67.5 points per game this season. They have been particularly effective at defending beyond the arc, limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 31.9%. Overall, opponents have only been able to shoot 43.3% against the Hokies. Despite their strong defense, opposing players have been able to make an average of 16.6 free throws per game against Virginia Tech. On the rebounding front, the Hokies have a +3.7 margin, which helps to offset their nearly equal turnover rate. As for their offensive performance, Virginia Tech had three consecutive games with at least 70 points before their recent loss. On average, the team scores 73.1 points per game on a shooting percentage of 45.6%. They have a 35.5% success rate with three-pointers and a free throw percentage of 78.7%. The Hokies make an average of 19.1 trips to the free throw line per game. Junior guard Sean Pedulla, who scores an average of 16.3 points per game, will be a key player in their attempts to increase their scoring output. In terms of rankings, Virginia Tech is currently ranked 189th in power rankings. Their offense is ranked at 192nd, with an average of 74.13 points per game. On the defensive end, they are ranked at 90th, allowing an average of 67.69 points per game. Overall, they hold a record of 10-7 and have a 7-10 against the spread record. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 46.06% (ranked 118th) and a free throw percentage of 78.44% (ranked 10th). They also have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.44% (ranked 109th). The Hokies average 34.56 rebounds per game (ranked 254th), along with 15.06 offensive assists and 12.06 turnovers per game (ranked 86th and 171st respectively). Defensively, Virginia Tech allows opponents to shoot