This is a difficult situational spot for Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers have had an exhausting week, playing two overtime games at home, and now head out on the road. And the last game wasn't just any overtime game: it was a 95-85 triple-overtime upset of No. 21 Virginia on Wednesday. Virginia Tech won despite turning it over 15 times and getting outscored in the paint, 44-34. The previous game, they beat Elon (82-81) as a double-digit favorite, part of a 5-2 run OVER the total. The offense averages 83.9 points on 46% shooting. But the Hokies have played just one true road game this season, and are on a 10-25 straight-up run on the road. North Carolina State averages 87 points, shooting 48.7% from the field, plus is No. 1 in the ACC from 3-point land (38.5%). North Carolina State is 8-1 at home, winning 47 of its last 61 home contests. Play North Carolina State on the moneyline + OVER the total.
These picks were released to clients on January 03, 2026 at 10:22AM ET.
Virginia at North Carolina State
January 3, 2026
1.5 units on North Carolina State -210 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.21)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
1 unit on Game Total OVER 152 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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