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Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina: How to watch, odds, score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

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The 2022 ACC men’s basketball tournament is on its final two days, with the semifinal matchups set to take place on Friday night. Here is everything you need to know for Virginia Tech against North Carolina, including how to watch, odds, and score predictions from ESPN and KenPom.

How to watch Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TV Network: ESPN

Odds

North Carolina enters Friday night’s matchup as a 2.5-point favorite over Virginia Tech, according to the Vegas Insider consensus odds.

Spread: UNC -2.5, -112, Virginia Tech +2.5, -110

Money line: UNC -143, Virginia Tech +119

Total: Over/Under 140 points, -110

ESPN predictions

Predicted winner: Virginia Tech

Predicted point differential: 0.8 points

Win probability (for Virginia Tech): 53.1%

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) considers travel, rest, strength of opponents, and other factors to predict performances across the nation. ESPN’s BPI expects the Hokies to escape with a narrow victory over the Tar Heels, clinching a spot in the ACC Championship game. The game is also listed with a matchup quality of 95.1, the highest on Friday’s slate of games.

KenPom predictions

Predicted winner: North Carolina

Predicted final score: North Carolina 73 – Virginia Tech 72

Win probability (for North Carolina): 51%

Like ESPN’s BPI, KenPom is another predictive tool used across college basketball. KenPom, unlike ESPN, expects the Tar Heels to earn their spot in the ACC title game.

The winner of North Carolina-Virginia Tech will earn another impressive resume boost

After beating Duke in the regular season finale, the Tar Heels are likely sitting pretty safely when it comes to earning a bid for the NCAA Tournament. Virginia Tech, though, would like to advance, and ideally win, the ACC title game. The Hokies are on the bubble, but a win against the Tar Heels would be a nice final boost to the resume.

North Carolina and Virginia Tech played twice during the regular season, with the Tar Heels picking up a victory in both contests. UNC won the first game 78-68, and took the second game 65-57.

The Tar Heels defeated Virginia on Thursday, while the Hokies have taken down Clemson in overtime and Notre Dame to begin the ACC Tournament. The winner of Friday’s game will face the winner of Duke and Miami.