North Carolina vs. VA Tech Free Pick
BLACKSBURG, VA (The Spread) – No. 8 North Carolina heads to Blacksburg tonight for an ACC showdown with Virginia Tech at 9:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed North Carolina as a 7-point favorite over Virginia Tech for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 143 points. The Tar Heels enter play with a 15-3 overall record and are 1-2 on the road this season, while the Hokies are 11-6 overall and 8-2 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tar Heels opened as a 7-point favorite although the line has climbed to 7.5 at some sports books. The over/under total opened at 141 but has climbed to 143 or 143.5 depending on the book.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 2,600-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 81% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Tar Heels. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest college basketball trends, the under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and 4-0 in the Hokies’ last four games overall. The under is 5-1 in Virginia Tech’s last six conference games and 8-2 in its last 10 games as an underdog. The under is 20-8 in the Tar Heels’ last 29 road contests and 29-11 in their last 40 conference games.
THURSDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: NORTH CAROLINA/VIRGINIA TECH UNDER 143
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