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Virginia Tech vs North Carolina: The Hokies are looking for their third straight win over the Tar Heels
The Virginia Tech Hokies are visiting the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Saturday.
The Hokies have bounced back
The Virginia Tech Hokies are tenth in the ACC with a 14-10 record for the season and 6-7 in conference play. After losing three straight games, the Hokies won 83-75 against Florida State. Hunter Cattoor led the team with 20 points. Virginia Tech is fourth in the nation, shooting 79.5% from the free throw line, and 90th, shooting 46.3% from the field. Sean Pedulla leads the team with 15.8 points per game for the season.
The Tar Heels are struggling lately
The North Carolina Tar Heels are on top of the ACC with a 19-6 record, and they are 11-3 in conference play. The Tar Heels have lost three of their last five games and are coming off an 86-79 loss to Syracuse. RJ Davis scored 19 points in that one. He leads the Tar Heels with 21.4 points per game. They are 24th in the nation, scoring 82.3 points per game, and are ranked 12th with 18 free throws made per game.
Betting Trends
North Carolina is 12-12-1 over the total point line for the season, 6-4-1 at home and 3-2-0 after a loss. Virginia Tech is 13-11-0 over the total point line for the season, 5-2-0 on the road and 6-7-0 after a win.
Prediction and Conclusion
The North Carolina Tar Heels are ranked seventh in the nation, and despite losing three of the last five games, they are one of the favorites to reach the Final Four this season. Today, they will face Virginia Tech in an ACC classic. The Hokies have won the last two over the Tar Heels, and they are definitely ready to fight in Chapel Hill. Both teams are potent offensively, and we will see an interesting matchup. The Tar Heels are under pressure to bounce back and finish the regular season strong, and they will be aggressive on the offense. When they do that, they are usually around 90 points. The total point line is set at 154 points, and this game will most likely go way over it.
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