North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are set to play against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a conference game in the Atlantic Coast Conference and will be aired on ACCN.

North Carolina State has a regular season record of 19-8, with an away record of 8-4. Virginia stands strong with a 24-3 record, including 16-2 at home. Virginia is favored to win with a spread of -5.5, while North Carolina State is the underdog with a spread of +5.5. The moneyline for Virginia is -272, and for North Carolina State, it is +206.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Cavaliers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Cavaliers
  • Venue: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville VA
  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • North Carolina State Spread: +5.5 (-108)
    • Virginia Spread: -5.5 (-118)
    • North Carolina State MoneyLine: +206
    • Virginia MoneyLine: -272
    • Over: 152.5 (-113)
    • Under: 152.5 (-112)

North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack have been performing well this season. They hold a 19-8 record overall, with an 8-4 record in away games. In their last three games, they won against the North Carolina Tar Heels by 24 points, but lost to the Miami Hurricanes and Louisville Cardinals.

The Wolfpack’s offense is strong, averaging 84.9 points per game, which ranks them 28th nationally. Their shooting is efficient, with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and a 3-point percentage of 39.6%. Ven-Allen Lubin and Quadir Copeland are key players, with Lubin averaging 13.6 points per game and Copeland 14.0 points per game.

Defensively, the team struggles with fouls, averaging 18.3 per game. They also have a low number of steals per game, ranking 654th nationally. Despite these challenges, the Wolfpack have a solid conference standing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Virginia Cavaliers Team Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers hold an impressive record of 24-3 this season. At home, they have been strong with a 16-2 record. They are ranked #11 in the AP rankings, showing their competitive level in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Recently, the Cavaliers secured wins against Miami, Georgia Tech, and Ohio State. In their game against Miami, they scored 86 points with a field goal percentage of 58.0%. Players like Jacari White and Johann Grünloh played key roles in these victories.

Offensively, the Cavaliers average 82.0 points per game. They are skilled in three-point shooting, making 10.2 per game. Defensively, they excel in rebounds, averaging 41.3 per game, which ranks them 17th in the nation.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take North Carolina State +5.5. North Carolina State scores 84.9 points per game and has a strong 3-point shooting percentage at 39.6%. Virginia scores 82.0 points per game, but North Carolina State’s offensive stats suggest they can keep it close. The projected score is Virginia 82, North Carolina State 80.

For the over/under pick, choose under 152.5. While both teams score over 80 points per game, Virginia plays at a slower pace with 66.4 possessions per game. This slower tempo may lead to fewer total points. The projected total is 162 points, but the pace might keep it under 152.5.