Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Virginia Tech vs North Carolina

The Virginia Tech square off against the North Carolina Tar Heels, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Saturday, February 28.

We are predicting that North Carolina will cover the spread. -6.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -120 that the favorites will win by a bigger margin against Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech previous game saw them claim a 82-63 home win over Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

North Carolina Tar Heels were winners last time out. It was a 77-74 home victory against Louisville Cardinals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

North Carolina have won both of the most recent meetings against Virginia Tech. At home, they triumphed 96-81 before a 91-59 win on the road. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven North Carolina wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Carolina	22-6	2257	1981	276	17-0	5-6	2W
Virginia Tech	18-10	2206	2073	133	14-3	4-7	1W

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Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks

Head into Virginia Tech vs North Carolina with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The value pick is for North Carolina to cover the spread in this college contest. The -6.5 line looks attractive at -120 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory for the favorites.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Virginia Tech vs North Carolina stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by UNC in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by UNC in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by UNC in 2 consecutive games against Virginia Tech.

UNC -6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

North Carolina -6.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia Tech 71 - 82 North Carolina

We’re going for the Tar Heels to claim a 82-71 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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Virginia Tech vs North Carolina 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.

North Carolina are -323 favorites and that means a 76% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Virginia Tech are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +255.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 149.5 right now. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 149.5, there are odds of -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

Virginia Tech

+255

UNC

-323

Point Spread

Virginia Tech +6.5

-102

UNC -6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Virginia Tech Stats

North Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 67.40 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	26-2	2325	1761	564	16-0	10-2	5W
Virginia	25-3	2305	1897	408	15-1	10-2	9W
Miami	22-6	2322	1977	345	14-3	8-3	1W
North Carolina	22-6	2257	1981	276	17-0	5-6	2W
Clemson	20-8	2087	1837	250	13-3	7-5	4L
Louisville	20-8	2418	2015	403	14-2	6-6	1L
California	20-8	2198	2032	166	17-3	3-5	3W
NC State	19-9	2352	2082	270	12-5	7-4	1L
SMU	19-9	2413	2167	246	16-2	3-7	1L
Virginia Tech	18-10	2206	2073	133	14-3	4-7	1W
Stanford	17-11	2102	2025	77	11-6	6-5	1W
Syracuse	15-13	2117	2054	63	12-5	3-8	2L
Florida State	14-14	2232	2180	52	10-8	4-6	1L
Wake Forest	14-14	2207	2152	55	10-6	4-8	2L
Notre Dame	12-16	2065	2082	-17	10-6	2-10	2L
Georgia Tech	11-17	2075	2165	-90	10-8	1-9	9L
Pittsburgh	10-18	1958	2009	-51	8-9	2-9	1L
Boston College	10-18	1896	1974	-78	9-10	1-8	1W

• 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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