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Two of the hottest college basketball picks on Saturday are ACC clashes: NC State vs. UNC and Virginia vs. Duke. And we know the predictions experts are betting for today's games.
And speaking of pros …
College basketball PRO shows our sharp-action tool activated on a NC State vs. UNC pick for Saturday. This signal in our expert database flashes when professional action lands on a spread or over/under.
Today's NC State vs. UNC spread lists the Tar Heels double-digit favorites. The over/under, meanwhile, is 152.5. Tip-off between the Wolfpack and Tar Heels is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
Let's make it multiple predictions and throw in Virginia vs. Duke, which is also getting pounded by wise-guy action.
Dive into a couple of free college basketball picks generating smart bets on NC State vs. UNC and Virginia vs. Duke Saturday.
College Basketball Picks, Predictions | Saturday, March 2
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NC State vs UNC Basketball Odds
| NC State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 154.5 -105o / -115u | +430 |
| UNC Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 154.5 -105o / -115u | -600 |
There's not much of an edge in the NC State vs. UNC spread market on Saturday. However, the over/under's a different story.
Saturday's Wolfpack vs. Tar Heels over on the combined point total was one of the first college basketball over/unders to pop with professional action as sharps spotted an edge early:
The Tar Heels and Wolfpack have gone under the total in three straight meetings after six straight overs. NC State's been a 'hot' over pick this season, cashing 17 of 27 games this season. Coach Kevin Keatts' defense has been extremely resistant of late, entering Saturday having allowed point totals of 90, 70, 87, 77 and 83 — all five games went over!
Sharps' early stance on a NC State vs. UNC pick in ACC play is over the total. Browse our college basketball odds page for the best price on today's prediction!
PRO Report Prediction: Over 152.5
Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Odds
| Virginia Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -114 | 125.5 -110o / -110u | +375 |
| Duke Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -106 | 125.5 -110o / -110u | -500 |
It's another over the total pick for Virginia vs. Duke!
The Cavaliers vs. Blue Devils total took some respected money, activating our sharp-action signal on the ACC tilt over the total.
Sharps are bucking recent betting trends: Virginia and Duke are 17-12 and 16-12 to the under this season, respectively.
