Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 2-28-2026

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Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction – College Basketball Picks 2-28-2026

During their most recent match, the Virginia Tech Hokies faced off against Wake Forest and emerged victorious with a final score of 82-63 thanks to their performance. As the game came to a close, Virginia Tech finished with a field goal percentage of 50.8% (31 out of 61), and they were successful in making 11 of their 28 attempts from beyond the arc. During the charity stripe, the Hokies were successful in nine out of sixteen attempts, resulting in a percentage of 56.3%. With regard to the collection of rebounds, they obtained a total of 32, with 12 of those being taken by the offensive team. Furthermore, they were responsible for 19 assists during the game, in addition to causing 6 turnovers and obtaining 3 steals. In terms of defense, Virginia Tech allowed the opposing team to shoot 37.7% from the field, which was accomplished by shooting 23 out of 61 in the game. During the game, Wake Forest had a total of 10 assists and 2 steals thanks to their efforts. In addition to that, Wake Forest finished the game with 0 turnovers, despite the fact that they had 29 rebounds (13 offensive and 16 defensive during the game). By converting 11 of their 16 free throw attempts, Wake Forest was able to get away with a 68.8 percent shooting percentage while shooting free throws. Only six of their thirty efforts from a long range were successful. Regarding the number of fouls, the Hokies finished up with 19, while Wake Forest racked up 19 fouls from their opponents.

An individual who made a significant contribution to this game is Neoklis Avdalas. He achieved a total of 17 points by shooting 6 out of 14 shots. For a total of three boards, he was on the hardwood for a duration of thirty-five minutes. By the end of the game, he had a 42.9% shooting percentage and seven assists.

During the current season, Virginia Tech has a record of 18-10, which brings them into this matchup. The squad commits 16.8 personal fouls on a weekly basis, which results in them losing possession of the ball 10.4 times each game. Additionally, they turn the ball over 10.4 times per game. As a team, Virginia Tech is grabbing 35.0 boards per game and has earned 405 assists for the season, which places them 172nd in the college basketball rankings in terms of passing. The Virginia Tech Hokies have a shooting percentage of 73.0% from the charity stripe and a shooting percentage of 35.6% from beyond the arc (238 of 668). From the field, they have a field goal percentage of 45.3% while averaging 78.8 points per game, which places them 115th in Division 1.

When it comes to the defensive end of the court, the Hokies are committing 12.3 turnovers on a nightly basis while also garnering 18.4 personal fouls. They are rated 191st in college basketball in terms of opponents’ points per game (74.0), and they are allowing 30.2% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Hokies are allowing their opponents to shoot at a field goal percentage of 44.3% (760 of 1,714), and they are also allowing their opponents to grab 35.3 rebounds per game. When it comes to the number of assists they have given up over the year, they are ranked 89th in college.

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Louisville by a score of 77-74 in their most recent match, which culminated in a victory that allowed them to return home victors. Through the course of the game, the Tar Heels amassed a total of 25 rebounds, including 19 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds. In addition, they were able to steal five balls during this game, but they also lost possession of the ball nine times. During this game, Louisville committed a total of twenty personal fouls, which resulted in the Tar Heels having to make a total of nineteen attempts from the free throw line. Nine of the nine attempts at free throws were successful, giving them a percentage of 47.4 percent. When it came to shots from beyond the arc, North Carolina was successful in 8 out of 22 tries, which is a 36.4% success rate. The Tar Heels were able to come away from this game with a percentage of 53.6% after shooting 30 for 56 from the field. This was the final score when the final whistle sounded. The Tar Heels allowed Louisville to make 26 of their 67 attempts from the floor, which resulted in Louisville recording a shooting percentage of 38.8 percent for this game. They finished with a 35.9% shooting percentage from outside the arc, making 14 of 39 shots, and they concluded this game with a 72.7% shooting percentage from the free throw line, making 8 of 11 shots. With relation to the manner in which they reclaimed the ball, North Carolina allowed Louisville to accumulate 37 total rebounds (13 offensive).

When it came to this game, Seth Trimble was an essential player for the Tar Heels. He had a field goal percentage of 68.8 percent for the game, which he achieved by making 11 out of 16 shots, and he also grabbed 4 rebounds. During this game, he played 37 minutes on the hardwood and contributed a total of 30 points, in addition to four assists.

This season, North Carolina has a record of 22-6 in terms of wins and losses. Every single game, the Tar Heels have committed 14.5 personal fouls, and they have a 68.0% success rate from the charity line on the court. In college basketball, they rank 57th in terms of the number of assists they send out each game, which is 16.2 times, while they turn the ball over 9.4 times per game. North Carolina has scored 2,257 points throughout the season, which is equivalent to 80.6 points per game, and they have grabbed 38.5 rebounds per game. In terms of offensive performance, the Tar Heels are currently ranked 57th in the nation with a shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field.

The Tar Heels have a defense that allows 70.8 points per game, which places them 92nd in Division I. Each game, they are able to force 9.5 turnovers, and they have allowed teams to shoot 41.2% from the field, which places them 43rd in Division 1. Additionally, the North Carolina defense enables its opponents to make 34.0% of their three-point shots (222 of 652), while their opponents are successful on 69.7% of their shots from the free throw line. On a nightly basis, they have allowed 12.6 assists and 34.5 rebounds, which places them 120th and 198th in the Division I rankings, respectively.

✅ Our Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels Pick: Virginia Tech ✅

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