Virginia Tech looks to cover the Hokies-Wolfpack pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 8-5 mark when they host North Carolina State in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Carolina State Wolfpack opened as -1-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Virginia Tech Hokies battles the North Carolina State Wolfpack, currently sitting with a 10-3 mark (5-5 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-2-1 for the Virginia Tech Hokies and 4-6 for the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 88-rated North Carolina State Wolfpack taking on the No. 242-rated Virginia Tech Hokies in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Virginia Tech has the nation's No. 86-rated offensive output, at 77.77 PPG. The visiting North Carolina State Wolfpack defense ranks No. 108 allowing on average 68.38 PPG. The Hokies FG% has averaged 45.45% so far, more than the Virginia Tech Wolfpack marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.6% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anthony Barber scored 29 points leading the Wolfpack to a 72-66 victory over Northeastern at PNC Arena on Tuesday.
The Hokies were hammered by West Virginia on Wednesday, losing by a 88-63 final at Cassell Coliseum in college basketball betting action.
- North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of North Carolina State's last 12 games on the road
- North Carolina State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
- North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
- Virginia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Virginia Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
- Virginia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State
- Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina State
Next Betting Matchups
North Carolina State home to Louisville, Thursday, January 7th
Virginia Tech at Virginia, Monday, January 4th
