The Virginia Tech Hokies (18-14) travel to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (21-13) on Saturday, March 23rd. This game will be played at Value City Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Ohio State Buckeyes
The Virginia Tech Hokies Are Coming Off A Win
Virginia Tech has struggled on the road this season, going just 2-10 away from home, compared to their 18-4 record at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -7.5 points per game, compared to +11.3 at home. Over their last 10 road games, the Hokies are just 2-8.
Overall, Virginia Tech is 18-14 this season, including a 10-11 record in ACC play. They are coming off a win over Richmond, 74-58, and have won two straight games. As the underdog, the Hokies are 3-9 this season, compared to 17-5 as the favorite.
Virginia Tech has struggled against the spread this season, going 15-17-2 overall. The Hokies have been particularly poor vs. the spread on the road, with a 2-10 record. In their last 10 games as the underdog, Virginia Tech is just 2-8 vs. the spread.
Virginia Tech’s over/under record for the season sits at 17-16-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 145.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 150 is higher than the average OU line in their games (144.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is exactly 150 points.
The Ohio State Buckeyes Are Coming Off A Win
Ohio State enters this game as four-point favorites, and they have gone 19-5 when favored this season. The Buckeyes have a 16-4 record at home, and their average scoring margin in those games is +9.5.
Overall, Ohio State has gone 21-13 this season, and they have won two straight games. In their last game, the Buckeyes defeated Cornell by a score of 88-83.
Ohio State’s ATS record this season is 17-19, including an 8-12 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Buckeyes are 6-4 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 5-5 over their last 10 contests.
So far this season, the over/under record for Ohio State games is 22-14. The average scoring total in their games this year is 146.1 points, and today’s over/under line of 150 is higher than the average OU line in their games (144.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 163 points.
Virginia Tech Offense Breakdown
In their recent game, the Hokies’ offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Sean Pedulla, who is averaging 16.4 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Hunter Cattoor also maintains a PPG average of 13.5 heading into game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Pedulla (G) | 16.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Hunter Cattoor (G) | 13.5 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Lynn Kidd (C) | 12.9 | 6.5 | 1.2 |
Ohio State Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Ohio State’s offense looked good, scoring 88 points against Cornell. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.7% and made 13/22 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is Bruce Thornton, who is averaging 16.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jamison Battle also maintains a PPG average of 14.9 heading into game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton (G) | 16.1 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Jamison Battle (F) | 14.9 | 4.8 | 1.1 |
| Roddy Gayle Jr. (G) | 13.5 | 4.6 | 3.0 |
Virginia Tech Team Defense
In terms of defense, Virginia Tech is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 70.3 points per game. Virginia Tech’s three-point defense is currently 102nd in the country at 6.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.2% of their shots vs. Virginia Tech.
Ohio State Team Defense
In terms of defense, Ohio State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 70.4 points per game. Against Cornell in their most recent game, the Ohio State defense gave up a total of 83 points while allowing Cornell to hit 42% of their shots.
Hokies vs Buckeyes Trends
- Across the Hokies last three road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, Ohio State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 79 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hokies have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- The Buckeyes have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Hokies vs Buckeyes Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Buckeyes, with a final score of 75-70, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Buckeyes at -4.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 150 and given that our model is projecting 145 points between the teams, we like the under.
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Last updated:March 22, 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes, Virginia Tech Hokies