I REALLY need to start getting back into this forum more. Time constraints make it extremely difficult, but that just means I have to up my efforts. Been quite a while since I've been a regular contributor, so I thank JD & RJ for sticking with me despite my lack of presence in here.
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[512] VIRGINIA -4
Faded the Wolfpack two weeks ago at Maryland when they were coming off a huge win over Duke. They did lose that game, but just by a point as the Terps had MANY chances to cover the short number. Now NC State is coming off another huge win, this time over their state rivals from UNC. Now they have to visit Virginia. While the Wolfpack have struggled on the road (losses at Maryland & Wake Forest while barely beating BC), the Cavaliers are 12-1 at home, having already defeated UNC on this floor. UVA is allowing D-I opponents to shoot just 36.8% from the field, and that dips to 33.1% at home (allowing 46.6 ppg). I expect UVA to win the battle on the boards and use that solid defense to shut down the Wolfpack, who should be at least a little flat tonight off that win over UNC. The public will back NC State because they're ranked, getting points against an unranked team, and they just beat UNC. Big mistake. Lay it with VIRGINIA.