Virginia Tech at North Carolina

Virginia Tech likes to slow it down and play tough defense, and they are not going to get into a running match with North Carolina. The Hokies are 2-1 ATS the last three games, including the last one, a loss to No. 6 Louisville, 78-63. The Hokies are 5-2 ATS against a team with a winning percentage above .600. North Carolina is riding an 0-3 spread run, beating NC State by a basket, Louisville by one point, and a 71-70 loss to Notre Dame as -8 chalk. North Carolina is 5-12 ATS following a spread loss and 1-8 ATS against the ACC. Tech is 4-1 ATS the last five meetings in the series, most recently, a 60-56 loss last season. The Hokies are also 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in North Carolina. Play Virginia Tech.