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Our pick targets the massive discrepancy in transition efficiency, underscored by NC State’s record-breaking 113-69 rout of Florida State where they tied an ACC record with 19 triples. Georgia Tech enters on a three-game skid and likely remains without interior anchor Mouhamed Sylla, leaving them vulnerable to a Wolfpack offense that ranks 25th nationally in efficiency. We expect NC State’s relentless tempo and elite ball security to overwhelm a Yellow Jackets defense that just surrendered 89 points in a blowout loss to Pittsburgh.

While the market anticipates a high-paced shootout based on season averages, our 4.2-point variance favors the Under, anchored by a series history where both 2025 meetings failed to clear 115 total points. Virginia’s defense remains elite, recently holding a ranked Louisville squad to 70 points and recording a 14-0 opening run, while offensive rhythm remains a concern as top shooter Jacari White works back from a broken wrist. With SMU’s leading scorer Boopie Miller also recovering from a lingering illness, this high-intensity ACC clash at Moody Coliseum is primed to be a defensive grind that stays well below the 154.5-point threshold.