North Carolina vs. VA Tech Free Pick
BLACKSBURG, VA (The Spread) – Virginia Tech controls its own destiny in the ACC but must get past a dangerous North Carolina team tonight at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Virginia Tech as a 10-point favorite over North Carolina, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 48.5 points. The Tar Heels come into this game with a 6-4 overall record and a 1-3 road record while the Hokies are 9-1 overall and 4-1 at home.
Line Movement: The Hokies opened as either a 10.5 or 11-point favorite depending on what book you use but now sit at –10.5 at most places. The over/under total has risen a full point and a half since opening at 47, although at some books the line still sits at 47 or 47.5.
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Public Betting: Of the 5,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 66% of college football public bettors currently favor Virginia Tech. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the under. The side in this game is too dangerous. What North Carolina team is going to show up? The one that everyone thought may contend down the stretch in the ACC or the one that was shutout by a lousy N.C. State team? And will Virginia Tech like they did last week against Georgia Tech or will the Hokies have one of those games where they allow their opponent to stay in it to the end? According to latest college football trends, the under is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams and 13-3 in the Hokies’ last 16 Thursday games. Given how badly VA Tech needs this game, it should come to the table with a strong defensive effort against an inconsistent North Carolina offense.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 12 FREE PICK: NORTH CAROLINA/VIRGINIA TECH UNDER 48.5
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