Virginia vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Virginia vs NC State
The Virginia Cavaliers square off against the NC State Wolfpack, with tip-off scheduled for 11:00 on Saturday, January 3.
Get with NC State with a -3.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -110 to enjoy a solid win when they go head to head with Virginia.
Virginia Cavaliers lost on the road in their previous game. Virginia Tech won 95-85.
NC State Wolfpack were winners last time out. It was a 70-57 home victory against Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Virginia and NC State saw the former win. It was a 70-67 scoreline. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
NC State
|
20-13 | 2762 | 2525 | 237 | 13-7 | 7-6 | 1L |
Virginia vs NC State Prediction & Picks
Our Virginia vs NC State preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We expect NC State to cover the -3.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this college showdown.
The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.
Key Virginia vs NC State stats:
NC State -3.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Quadir Copeland (NC State) is available at +110 to record Under 5.5 assists. Should you agree with our verdict that the total is too high, you can bet this Player Assists wager.
Latest Quadir Copeland Player Prop Odds
Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State) is available at -100 to register Over 7.5 rebounds. We recommend taking the pick that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.
Latest Ven-Allen Lubin Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates NC State to cover the -4.5 spread combined with Under 152.5. Add in Quadir Copeland (NC State) to get Under 5.5 assists.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
71
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77
NC State
If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then NC State to enjoy a 77-71 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.
Virginia 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.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have NC State as -233 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 70% likely to win. At +188, Virginia are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 152.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 152.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Darrion Williams is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 14.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.
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- NCAAB: 31/12 2024 NC State 67 Virginia 70
- NCAAB: 16/03 2024 NC State 73 Virginia 65
- NCAAB: 25/01 2024 NC State 53 Virginia 59
- NCAAB: 06/01 2024 Virginia 60 NC State 76
- NCAAB: 08/02 2023 NC State 50 Virginia 63
- NCAAB: 22/01 2022 Virginia 63 NC State 77
- NCAAB: 25/02 2021 NC State 68 Virginia 61
- NCAAB: 04/02 2021 Virginia 64 NC State 57
- NCAAB: 21/01 2020 NC State 53 Virginia 51
- NCAAB: 14/03 2019 NC State 56 Virginia 76
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Virginia Stats
NC State Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 159.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 154.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.30 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
|
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
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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