<p>Betting on today's Wolfpack and Cavaliers game? Catch the action at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, as the Cavaliers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 121.5 points, and Virginia is favored by -1.5 vs. North Carolina State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Be The Talk of John Paul Jones Arena?</h3><p>North Carolina State improved to 8-4 on the season with an 89-63 win over Rider on Sunday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack entered the game as -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>NC State dominated early, leading 52-23 at halftime. However, they allowed Rider to score 40 points in the 2nd half while adding 37 points of their own.</p><p>NC State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points on 55.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.5%, thanks in part to their 68.8% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 20 threes, good for 35%, and they connected on 70.6% of their free throws, going 24 for 34 from the line.</p> <p>The Wolfpack dished out 21 assists, with Marcus Hill leading the way with 6. Jay Alvarez and T.J. Weeks Jr. each scored 17 points, while Jayden Taylor added 16, hitting 3 of 4 threes and shooting 71.4% overall. Ben Middlebrooks was nearly perfect, making 4 of 5 shots, including his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite North Carolina State's defensive struggles, allowing 63 points on 55% shooting, their offense couldn't capitalize. The Wolfpack gave up 68% shooting from two-point range, with the opposition hitting 22 of 32 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 70% rate. The Wolfpack conceded 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Virginia Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia improved to 7-5 on the season with a 63-58 win over American on Sunday. The Cavaliers were -13 favorites but didn’t cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Leading 32-28 at halftime, Virginia scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The combined points of 121 narrowly went over the O/U line of 119.5.</p><p>Virginia put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and hitting 42.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, with 8 made threes on 19 attempts.</p> <p>Elijah Saunders led the way with 21 points, shooting 7/9 from the field. Matt Mayock added 16 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Taine Murray connected on 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Virginia's defense gave up 58 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, making 23 of their 50 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 48% of their attempts, going 15/31.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponents hit 8 of 19 shots, good for 42%. At the free-throw line, they went 9/14, shooting 64%. Virginia allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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