
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
| 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
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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
| 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
| 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 |
Virginia Tech 2023-24 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Pedulla | 22 | 15.8 | 4 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0 | 2 |
| Hunter Cattoor | 23 | 14.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Lynn Kidd | 24 | 13 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Tyler Nickel | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Robbie Beran | 24 | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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