The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) travel to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) on Wednesday, November 27th. This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers and televised on FS1. Both Virginia Tech and South Carolina will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech dropped their most recent game, losing 75-63 to Michigan on Monday. The Hokies were +10.5 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Virginia Tech struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

The Gamecocks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

South Carolina dropped to 2-3 on the season after a 75-66 loss to Xavier on Monday. The Gamecocks were +5.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.

South Carolina led 34-29 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they were outscored 46-32 in the 2nd half. The Gamecocks will look to bounce back as they try to find more consistency on both ends of the floor.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 17 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.

Roddy Gayle Jr. led the Hokies with 20 points and 4 assists, shooting 46.2% overall and 33.3% from three. Toibu Lawal contributed 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 shots and making his only three-point attempt.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

South Carolina’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with two-point shooting at 51.4% (19/37) and three-point shooting struggling at 23.5% (4/17). They were solid from the free-throw line, hitting 80% (16/20).

The Gamecocks managed just 4 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Zach Freemantle led the way with 16 points, shooting 75% (6/8) from the field. Dailyn Swain added 14 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots, while Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 13 points, making 4 of 5 attempts.

Hokies Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort from Virginia Tech, they couldn’t keep their opponent off the free-throw line, where they allowed 19 points on 24 attempts. The Hokies did manage to hold their opponent to just 75 points on 34% shooting overall.

Virginia Tech limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing just 4 threes on 17 attempts (23%). They also held them to 39% shooting from inside the arc.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, Virginia Tech couldn’t hold their opponent under 75 points, even while limiting them to just 34% shooting from the field. The Hokies were effective inside, holding their opponent to 39% on two-point attempts, with a 16/41 shooting performance.

Virginia Tech also did well defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 4/17 for 23%. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 attempts for 79%. The Hokies also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.

Hokies vs Gamecocks Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Virginia Tech has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 72 points per game.
• Across the Gamecocks last three home games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 87. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Hokies have an ATS mark of just 0-5 in their last five games. Virginia Tech posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Gamecocks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Hokies vs Gamecocks Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Gamecocks vs. Hokies matchup, our bet is to grab the Hokies at +5.5. Even though our projections have the Gamecocks winning 74-73, we see the Hokies as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 140.5 and our model has the Hokies and Gamecocks finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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