Virginia Tech vs No. 18 North Carolina Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 28)
- The Hokies are 3-5 on the road, showing a challenge for them vs North Carolina.
- The Tar Heels are perfect at home with a 16-0 record.
- This marks the 92nd all-time meeting between the ACC programs.
The ACC will have an intriguing showdown between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels. The hosts stand out as the slight favorite in the game, but this ACC contest will present intriguing factors for both squads to emphasize and earn a solid win on its resume.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -110 | +6.5 | O149.5 |
| North Carolina | -110 | -6.5 | U149.5 |
Game Preview
The Hokies (18-10, 7-8 ACC) have seen themselves be in the middle of the pack of the ACC standings, switching between wins and losses throughout league play. Following a road loss to Miami, they bounced back with a win over Wake Forest on Feb. 21. Amani Hansberry leads the squad with averages of 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game on 48.5% shooting from the field. Meanwhile, Jaden Schutt will look to trouble defenders with his 3-point shooting. He is producing 7.9 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest, making a team-high 59 triples on a 40.4% clip.
The No. 18 Tar Heels (22-6, 10-5 ACC) won’t be in the mix for the regular-season title but can still compete for a favorable position ahead of the conference tournament. They remain without Caleb Wilson, recovering from a hand injury that has already sidelined him for the last four games. Henri Veesaar will seek to be productive with numbers of 16.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. On another note, Luka Bogavac looks to assert his presence on the perimeter, making 43 3-pointers and counting on a 34.4% clip this season.
Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 91 meetings in their history, and the result is 74-17 for the Tar Heels. The last matchup was in March 2025 when North Carolina secured a 91-59 win at home.
Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Predictions
Virginia Tech has showcased its ability to hang around as one of the decent squads in the conference. However, the team’s inability to have a consistent stretch of winning games in the ACC leaves them vulnerable to tough situations where winning is a tall task. This game will be one of those times, especially as North Carolina defends its perfect homecourt record. Our betting pick here is the Tar Heels to defend a 6.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â North Carolina Tar Heels -6.5
