Virginia vs NC State Basketball Odds

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The Cavaliers will play the Wolfpack on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 11:00 am EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Virginia and NC State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Virginia currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for NC State is 97.33.
  • Away Virginia - Virginia starts this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home NC State - NC State meets Virginia boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Virginia currently ranks 2nd (0.000) in the ACC Conference, with NC State now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Virginia has a 0.846 overall win percentage, with NC State matching up with a 0.714 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Virginia currently possesses 11-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, NC State has tallied a 10-4 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Prepare for a clash between Virginia and NC State on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026.

Virginia with an 11-2 overall record faces NC State with a 10-4 record. Conference records matter for tournament seeds. Virginia is 0-1 in the ACC, while NC State is 1-0. Virginia has lost their last game, while NC State has won 3 in a row. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cavaliers at Wolfpack Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Virginia		Favorite

NC State
+4.5 -102 BetMGM
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-4.5 -118 BetMGM
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NC State has a -4.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Virginia has a +4.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. Virginia is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
152.5 o -110 BetMGM
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152.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 152.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 152.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Virginia		Favorite

NC State
+180 BetMGM
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-220 BetMGM
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NC State is the -220 moneyline favorite. Risk $220 to win $100 on NC State at BetMGM. Virginia is the +180 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $180 on Virginia. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Virginia vs NC State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

NC State is a -4.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Virginia is a +4.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Virginia vs NC State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Virginia vs NC State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

NC State is a -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Virginia is a +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Virginia
NC State
1/03/26 11:00am EST
+4.5 -102-4.5 -118
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Underdog Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +4.5 Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite NC State - NC State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -4.5 NC State favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Virginia at NC State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Virginia
NC State
First to 5 Points
1/03/26 11:00am EST
+100-140Bet
Virginia
NC State
First to 10 Points
1/03/26 11:00am EST
+105-145Bet
Virginia
NC State
First to 15 Points
1/03/26 11:00am EST
+115-160Bet
Virginia
NC State
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 11:00am EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Virginia, NC State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#17 Virginia17-30.85010-15-16-2+20.750W1
NC State15-60.7149-34-16-2+20.750W3

Virginia & NC State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Virginia Championship Odds
2025-26 Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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NC State Championship Odds
2025-26 NC State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Virginia & NC State Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Virginia vs NC State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 11:00 am EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Virginia vs NC State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Virginia vs NC State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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