Virginia Tech vs Ohio State Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/23/24
Ohio State (20-13) vs Virginia Tech (19-14)
Game Info: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Value City Arena)
Betting Odds: Ohio State -4.5 -- Over/Under: 149 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Virginia Tech Hokies and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday in the college basketball NIT Second Round at the Value City Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Virginia Tech vs Ohio State prediction.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies recently lost to Florida State while beating Louisville, Notre Dame and Richmond. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 75 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Sean Pedulla is averaging 16.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Hunter Cattoor is averaging 13.4 points and 1.9 assists. Lynn Kidd is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyler Nickel is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes recently beat Rutgers, Iowa, and Cornell while losing to Illinois. The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 74.5 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jamison Battle is averaging 15 points and 5 rebounds. Roddy Gayle Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Zed Key is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Virginia Tech vs Ohio State prediction
Virginia Tech looked great in its win over Richmond, but now it goes on the road, where it's 2-9 SU on the season. Ohio State is 14-4 SU at home, where it hasn't lost since February 6. Ohio State has also covered 8 of its last 10 games. Ohio State has found its offense the last couple of weeks, and the road / home splits for the Hokies and Buckeyes have me leaning toward OSU. I'd need more points to truly consider Virginia Tech. Give me the Buckeyes and the reasonable line.
Randy’s Pick Ohio State -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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