The North Carolina Tar Heels have been tagged with seven ATS losses in their last nine games against the Virginia Tech Hokies as those two schools renew hostilities in college basketball betting action on Sunday.
North Carolina topped Virginia Tech 60-56 when the teams hit the hardwood together last season but failed to cover the 11-point road spread at the sportsbooks in that UNDER result. The Tar Heels, however, have managed to go 9-1 SU in the last 10 games between the teams dating back to 2008.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Virginia Tech Hokies were listed as 21.5-point underdogs at many online Sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the North Carolina Tar Heels are 13-4 overall and 10-7 ATS, while the Virginia Tech Hokies are 8-8 and 5-5 ATS. As for the betting totals, North Carolina boasts a 9-6-1 on the OU, and Virginia Tech is 5-2.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the North Carolina Tar Heels at No. 8 and the Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 292 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
How Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Stats Matchup
The game also pits North Carolina's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 79.65 PPG, against a Hokies defense that ranks No. 158 at 66.94 PPG. The Tar Heels field goal percentage has averaged 45.67% so far, less than the Hokies marksmen have achieved on the year, 47% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Virginia Tech suffered a 78-63 loss against Louisville on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Adam Smith in a losing effort at KFC Yum! Center.
North Carolina got 23 points from Marcus Paige en route to a 81-79 victory over North Carolina State on Wednesday at PNC Arena.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Odds Trends
Virginia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Virginia Tech's last 16 games on the road
North Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
North Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Virginia Tech home to Notre Dame, Thursday, January 22nd
North Carolina at Wake Forest, Wednesday, January 21st
