The No. 12 Virginia Tech Hokies (17-3, 6-2 ACC) visit North Carolina State to take on the No. 23 Wolfpack (16-5, 4-4 ACC) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game will air on ACC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina State Wolfpack Free Prediction
In the Hokies’ last matchup, they defeated the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 82-70. Virginia Tech’s 0.676 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Miami (FL), who had a rate of 0.518. The Hokies’ mark was above their season average of 0.593. With 25 points on 11-for-17 shooting, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the game’s high scorer.
The Wolfpack lost a tough one against the No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers in their last matchup, 66-65. Virginia made four of their 10 three pointers (40.0 percent). North Carolina State, meanwhile, was 7-26 (26.9 percent). North Carolina State’s Markell Johnson had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting.
After the Hokies won the sole contest against the Wolfpack last season, 85-75, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Hokies had a much better free throw rate (0.308 vs. 0.177) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.663 vs. 0.516).
This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. North Carolina State currently ranks 16th in offensive efficiency and Virginia Tech ranks 34th in defensive efficiency.
Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina State ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 266th (32.3).
The Wolfpack rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while the Hokies rank 247th (26.1).
Virginia Tech ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while North Carolina State ranks 107th (6.4).
The Wolfpack rank 26th in assists per game (16.5) while the Hokies rank 90th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
Virginia Tech ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while North Carolina State ranks 95th (3.4).
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The Hokies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 16.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (13.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
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