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Virginia vs NC State Predictions

Game time: January 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: PNC Arena — Raleigh, NC

Article updated Jan 6, 1:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Virginia Cavaliers are traveling to play the NC State Wolfpack at the PNC Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/6/2024 @ 2:00pm EST. NC State is the betting favorite opening at -1

Game outlook

The Virginia Cavaliers are traveling to play the NC State Wolfpack at the PNC Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/6/2024 @ 2:00pm EST. NC State is the betting favorite opening at -1 and the current line is NC State -1.5.

Cavaliers vs Wolfpack Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Wolfpack to win today's game by 10 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the NC State Wolfpack to cover the 0 point spread and the total to go over 128 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Virginia 63 to NC State 73

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Virginia Cavaliers and NC State Wolfpack, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

The SportsJaw community predicts Virginia Cavaliers to cover the spread (53%)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that NC State will win straight-up is 54%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be VIRGA 62.5, NCST 65.5.

OddsShark predicts North Carolina State will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Virginia Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 131, Virginia is ranked #329 in offense (scoring an average of 66.57 per game), #2 in defense (allowing an average of 55.93 points to be scored against them per game) and are 11-3 (8-6 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Cavaliers hit an average of 45.49% of their field goals (ranked #152) and 64.84% of their free throws (ranked #332) and makes an average of 36.02% of their three pointers ranked #89 in the NCAAB). They average 32.71 rebounds per game (ranked # 327) and average 15.93 offensive assists and 8.36 turnovers per game (ranked # 63 and 1 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Virginia allows an average of 38.04% field goals (ranked #13) and 70.05% free throws (ranked #151 in the NCAAB) The Cavaliers allow an average of 29.31% of the three pointers (ranked #50) and averages 34.79 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 34.79) Finally, the Cavaliers average 10.79 defensive assists and 14.07 turnovers per game (ranked # 53 and 84 respectively).

NC State Key Betting Stats

NC State Wolfpack has a power ranking of 64 and are #110 for offense (scoring an average of 77.85 per game), #120 for defense (giving up an average of 68.77 points per game) and 10-3 (6-7 ATS) overall. Virginia went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against NC State.

For offense, the Wolfpack hit an average of 44.63% of their field goals (ranked #192) and 69.08% of their free throws (ranked #249) and makes an average of 34.01% of their three pointers (ranked #162 in the NCAAB). They average 36.85 rebounds per game (ranked # 166) and average 13.38 offensive assists and 8.92 turnovers per game (ranked # 196) and 5 respectively).

On defense, NC State allows an average of 42.97% field goals (ranked #183) and 69.17% free throws (ranked #109 in the NCAAB) The Wolfpack allow an average of 33.21% of the three pointers (ranked #206) and averages 36.85 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 36.85) Finally, the Wolfpack average 11.23 defensive assists and 14.38 turnovers per game (ranked # 77 and 66 respectively).

Betting Summary

Virginia has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the NC State Wolfpack to cover the 0 point spread and the total to go over 128 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Virginia Cavaliers-104 → +100Moved
  • Moneyline · NC State Wolfpack-115 → -119Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Cavaliers+1 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · NC State Wolfpack-1 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over128 (-110) → 128 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under128 (-110) → 128 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Virginia Cavaliers
8-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
NC State Wolfpack
8-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-06T06:35:39.923Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Virginia Cavaliers and NC State Wolfpack, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-07NC State Wolfpack 50 · Virginia Cavaliers 63
Final result

Matchup pick recap

NC State Wolfpack defeated Virginia Cavaliers 76-60

NC State Wolfpack defeated Virginia Cavaliers 76-60 on January 6, 2024, a 16-point decision in the series. NC State Wolfpack's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Virginia Cavaliers +1.5 (-110) spread, NC State Wolfpack covered, while the 136 combined points finished over the recorded total of 128.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CovergirlSpread · NC State Wolfpack -1.5 (-110)Win
  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · Virginia Cavaliers +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Virginia Cavaliers +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Virginia Cavaliers +1.75 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 127.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Virginia Cavaliers +1.75 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 127.5 (-110)Win