NEWSLETTER
The Virginia Tech Hokies (19-13, 8-12 ACC) aim to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the NC State Wolf Pack (22-9, 12-8 ACC) on March 8, 2023 at Greensboro Coliseum. The matchup airs on ESPN2.
In its most recent game, NC State lost to Duke on Tuesday, 71-67. Jarkel Joiner scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed one assist and eight boards). In its most recent game, Virginia Tech defeated Notre Dame on Tuesday, 67-64. Its leading scorer was Grant Basile with 20 points.
When is NC State vs. Virginia Tech and when does it start?
This game between the Wolf Pack and Hokies is set to start on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 9:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch NC State vs. Virginia Tech
The Wolf Pack and Hokies will take to the hardwood at Greensboro Coliseum for this matchup on March 8, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
NC State Wolf Pack vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Game Preview
NC State Stats, Odds & Insights
NC State is outscoring opponents by 8.1 points per game with a +250 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.4 points per game (37th in college basketball) and gives up 70.3 per contest (186th in college basketball).
The Wolf Pack are averaging 78.4 points, 9.5 more than the Hokies give up.
NC State makes 8.5 three-pointers per game (72nd in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents (5.9). It is shooting 34.9% from deep (144th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 31.4%.
Offensively, the Wolf Pack have performed better at home this season, posting 83.3 points per game, compared to 71.7 per game in road games.
NC State has been scoring 76.4 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 78.4 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Virginia Tech Stats, Odds & Insights
Virginia Tech is outscoring opponents by 5.2 points per game, with a +167 scoring differential overall. It puts up 74.1 points per game (122nd in college basketball) and gives up 68.9 per contest (143rd in college basketball).
The Hokies average 74.1 points, only 3.8 more than the 70.3 the Wolf Pack allow.
Virginia Tech hits 1.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.4 (81st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.1.
At home, the Hokies average 77.2 points per game. On the road, they score 71.5.
Virginia Tech is putting up 74.7 points per contest in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 74.1.
Wolf Pack Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terquavion Smith | 31 | 17.3 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Jarkel Joiner | 31 | 17.3 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| D.J. Burns | 31 | 13.1 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Casey Morsell | 31 | 12.2 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| Jack Clark | 20 | 9.2 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Hokies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Basile | 32 | 16.6 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Sean Pedulla | 32 | 15.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Justyn Mutts | 31 | 13.1 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Hunter Cattoor | 28 | 10.8 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Darius Maddox | 20 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
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