NC State vs No. 11 Virginia Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 24)
- The Wolfpack earned a ranked win over North Carolina.
- The Cavaliers went up three spots in the new AP rankings.
- This marks the 160th all-time matchup between the two ACC squads.
An intriguing showdown will take place in the ACC when the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers host the NC State Wolfpack on Feb. 24. The hosts come out as the slight favorite, presenting opportunities for either squad to take control in this conference duel.
How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 pm ET
- Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
- How to Watch: ACC Network
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State | -105 | +6 | O152 |
| Virginia | -115 | -6 | U152 |
Game Preview
The Wolfpack (19-8, 10-4 ACC) have regained some of their winning form after going through a rough stretch. After suffering back-to-back losses to the ranked Louisville Cardinals and the Miami Hurricanes, they bounced back with a ranked win over the North Carolina Tar Heels in blowout fashion. Quadir Copeland will look to be crucial with his playmaking down the stretch. He continues to rank among the ACC leaders in assists (second, 6.8 per game) and steals (third, 1.9 per game). In ACC-only games, Copeland leads the league in both categories, averaging 7.8 assists and 2.36 steals through 14 contests.
The No. 11 Cavaliers (24-3, 12-2 ACC) continue to ball out as one of the best teams in the ACC. They have won their last eight games, recently taking down Georgia Tech and Miami. Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia in scoring (15.9 ppg) and rebounding (6.4 rpg), while Malik Thomas (12.3 ppg), Sam Lewis (10.7 ppg) and others follow suit. On another note, Ugonna Onyenso leads the team in blocks (2.6 bpg) and Dallin Hall leads in assists (4.2 apg).
Houston vs Kansas Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 159 meetings in their history, and the result is 87-52 for the Wolfpack. The last matchup was in January this year when Virginia won 76-61 on the road.
Houston vs Kansas Predictions
The previous showdown had the Cavaliers outmatch the Wolfpack in enemy territory. NC State was unable to keep up with its conference foe despite having the home support, presenting this duel as a chance for them to get payback in similar fashion. However, the Cavaliers possess more talent that can consistently contribute on both sides of the ball. How they play down the stretch will be important. Our betting pick here is the Cavaliers to defend a 6-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Virginia Cavaliers -6
