North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 17

Updated Feb. 17, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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ACC opponents square off when the No. 7 North Carolina Tar Heels (19-6, 11-3 ACC) host the Virginia Tech Hokies (14-10, 6-7 ACC) at Dean Smith Center, starting at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

The Tar Heels enter their matchup against the Hokies as double-digit favorites. The Tar Heels are favored by 11 points. The matchup features an over/under of 151.

Keep reading to get all the information ahead of placing bets on the North Carolina-Virginia Tech clash.

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
Where: Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
How to Watch on TV: ACC Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Tar Heels vs Hokies Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Tar Heels	-11	-105	-115	151	-112	-108	-650	+470

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Prediction

Pick ATS: Virginia Tech (+11)
Pick OU: Under (151)
Prediction: North Carolina 79, Virginia Tech 70

Learn more about the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. the Virginia Tech Hokies game on FOX Sports!

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Tar Heels 81, Hokies 70.
The Tar Heels have an 86.7% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Hokies hold a 17.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

North Carolina has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 11 times.
Virginia Tech has put together an 11-13-0 record against the spread this year.
North Carolina is 4-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 11-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

In 14 games this season, the Tar Heels and their opponent have combined to score more than 151 points.
Hokies games have had over 151 points 10 times this season.
These two teams score a combined average of 156.6 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 5.6 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

North Carolina has gone 14-4 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 77.8%).
Virginia Tech has entered the game as underdogs nine times this season and won three of those games.
North Carolina has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -650 or shorter.
Virginia Tech has played as an underdog of +470 or more twice this season and won both games.

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech: Recent Results

Tar Heels vs Hokies Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/4/2022	PUSH	-0	142	-110	-110	80-72 VTECH

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	North Carolina	Virginia Tech
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	82.3 (24)	74.3 (169)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71 (155)	69.7 (116)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.5 (49)	6.5 (341)
3pt Made (Rank)	8 (126)	8.5 (78)
Assists (Rank)	14.4 (108)	15.2 (63)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.1 (68)	11.4 (180)

North Carolina 2023-24 Key Players

Tar Heels Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
RJ Davis	25	21.4	3.6	3.5	1.3	0.1	3.2
Armando Bacot	25	14.2	10.2	1.6	0.6	1.6	0.1
Ingram Harrison	25	12.6	8.8	2.3	1.4	0.5	1.9
Cormac Ryan	24	10.6	3	1.4	0.8	0.4	1.7
Elliot Cadeau	25	7.8	1.8	3.9	0.7	0.1	0.3