Published Mar 12, 4:36am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 12, 4:36am ET
Updated Mar 12, 5:14am ET
NC State got the win it needed against Pitt. Now they face the team that blew them out twice this season.
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| Virginia Cavaliers | -5.5 (-110) |
| NC State Wolfpack | +5.5 (-110) |
NC State is 20-12 overall, 10-8 in the ACC, and the 7th seed in the tournament. After the win versus Pitt, their bubble fears should be alleviated. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
The Wolfpack needed that Pitt win badly. Six losses in their last seven had their tournament resume on life support. The Pack carry momentum heading into this game, but they face an opponent that has had their number. The last time these two met, Virginia held NC State to 29.4% shooting. Can they find an offensive groove in Charlotte?
#11 Virginia is 27-4 overall, 15-3 in the ACC, and the 2nd seed in the tournament. Expect to see the Cavaliers around a 3-4 seed in the big dance.
Virginia has been one of the best teams in the country this year. They are known for their defense, but their offense has been the story of the year. They are averaging 80.9 points per game, the most since 2001. This two-way dominance can lead Virginia to a lot of hardware this year.
Virginia vs NC State is straightforward. They've beaten them twice this season, both times by double digits. That's not a coincidence. On the big stage with tournament seeding on the line, expect the Cavaliers to handle business again. We're on Virginia to cover. Our pick is Virginia ATS(-5.5).
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Virginia ATS (-5.5)
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