North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Cavaliers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it’s hosted by the Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Virginia is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. North Carolina State.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers -5.5

This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.

WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Cavaliers.
• Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Are the Wolfpack Ready for a Win at Charlottesville?

North Carolina State will be the underdog once again, as they have been in five of their 18 games this season. They have gone 1-4 in those games, and they are 13-5 overall. On the road, the Wolfpack are 4-3 this season, and they have won two straight games away from home.

Currently, North Carolina State has a 5-2 record in ACC play, and they are coming off an 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech. In their last 10 games on the road, the Wolfpack are just 4-6, but they have gone 3-2 in their last five.

North Carolina State’s ATS record this season is 8-10, including a 2-5 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wolfpack are just 3-7 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for North Carolina State games is 11-6-1. Today’s over/under line of 130.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 146.4. Currently, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 164 points.

The Wolfpack’s offense wrapped up their last game with 78 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77.3 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Wolfpack have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 195th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 311st in percentage and 221st in three-pointers made.

At present, the Wolfpack’s defense is nationally ranked 112nd, allowing 70.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. Virginia. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%.

Will the Virginia Defense Show Up at Home?

Virginia is currently on a two-game winning streak and has an overall record of 13-5. They are 4-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference games and 9-2 in non-conference games. At home, the Cavaliers are a perfect 12-0 this season, and their average scoring margin is +18.8 points per game.

For the year, Virginia has been favored in 14 of their 18 games, and their record as the favorite is 12-2. As for their record as the underdog, it is 1-3. In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 75-66.

Virginia has an ATS record of 10-8 this season, including a mark of 9-3 at home. Over their last three home games, the Cavaliers are 3-0 vs. the spread.

Virginia’s over/under record for the season is 8-10, and today’s over/under line of 130.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (127). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 125 points, which is lower than the season average of 123.7 points per game.

Virginia is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 75 points versus Georgia Tech. This output is higher than their season-average of 65.5 points per game. Isaac McKneely was the leading scorer for the Cavaliers, putting up 20 points. In addition, Reece Beekman contributed 19 points.

The Cavaliers’ defense is presently ranked 3rd nationally, allowing an average of 58.2 points per contest. Virginia’s three-point defense is currently 115th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.5% of their shots vs. Virginia.