Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Georgia Tech vs NC State

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets square off against the NC State Wolfpack, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 17.

We’re predicting that NC State will be superior to Georgia Tech and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -14.5. Take the -120 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Pittsburgh Panthers by a 89-66 scoreline.

NC State Wolfpack got the win in their last game. A 113-69 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Florida State Seminoles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 87-62 in favor of Georgia Tech when they last played NC State. In the past 9 games between the teams, Georgia Tech have won five.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
NC State	20-13	2762	2525	237	13-7	7-6	1L
Georgia Tech	11-20	2287	2400	-113	10-10	1-10	12L

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Georgia Tech vs NC State Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Georgia Tech vs NC State betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -120 that NC State can overcome the -14.5 in this college showdown. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Georgia Tech vs NC State stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by NC State in 3 of their last 10 games.

NC State -14.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Georgia Tech 65 - 83 NC State

We’re going for NC State to claim a 83-65 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Georgia Tech vs NC State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -3333 with the sportsbooks, NC State are regarded as 97% likely to win this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Georgia Tech are trading at +1200.

The current spread is 17.5 and total points is 155.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 155.5 can find odds of -118 available.

Whether you’re betting in-game or pre-game, the best betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s awesome to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Georgia Tech

+1200

NC State

-3333

Point Spread

Georgia Tech +17.5

-110

NC State -17.5

-110

Total Points

Under 155.5

-118

Over 155.5

-104

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Georgia Tech Stats

NC State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 68.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	31-2	2724	2077	647	20-0	11-2	10W
Virginia	29-4	2672	2252	420	19-1	10-3	4W
Miami	25-8	2704	2349	355	16-4	9-4	1L
North Carolina	24-8	2553	2282	271	19-1	5-7	2L
Clemson	24-10	2521	2269	252	16-3	8-7	1L
Louisville	23-10	2797	2382	415	16-2	7-8	1L
California	21-11	2492	2344	148	17-4	4-7	2L
Stanford	20-12	2431	2326	105	12-7	8-5	1L
NC State	20-13	2762	2525	237	13-7	7-6	1L
SMU	20-13	2779	2561	218	17-3	3-10	1L
Virginia Tech	19-13	2521	2396	125	15-4	4-9	2L
Florida State	18-15	2652	2572	80	12-8	6-7	1L
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L
Notre Dame	13-18	2308	2335	-27	11-7	2-11	2L
Pittsburgh	13-20	2327	2370	-43	8-10	5-10	1L
Boston College	11-20	2090	2191	-101	10-10	1-10	1W
Georgia Tech	11-20	2287	2400	-113	10-10	1-10	12L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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