Virginia Tech (3-1) vs Jacksonville (1-2)
November 20, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Virginia Tech -11 — Over/Under: 137
In this article, we will formulate a Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Cassell Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Dolphins’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Hokies’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Jacksonville
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia Tech
-Recent betting trends in games played between Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Dolphins and Hokies.
How Does Virginia Tech Bounce Back?
Virginia Tech only has one loss this season but it was an ugly one in the last game. Virginia Tech only scored 64 points against Penn State while the defense gave up 86 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 37-29 and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back and they ended up losing. The Hokies shot only 27.8 percent from deep and they allowed Penn State to shoot 50.9 percent from the field. Mylyjael Poteat had a strong game putting 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
The Hokies are averaging 74.5 points per game, while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 236th in the league, while the defense is ranked 132nd in this game. The offense is going to need to be better here. Virginia Tech will take on Michigan, Vanderbilt, Pittsburgh, and North Carolina A&T after this one.
Why Virginia Tech Will Beat Jacksonville
- Virginia Tech has won each of its last 18 night games against non-conference opponents at Cassell Coliseum.
- Jacksonville has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Jacksonville has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Inconsistent Start for Jacksonville
It has been an inconsistent start for Jaconsville but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Two games ago against Furman, Jacksonville was defeated, but in the last game against South Carolina State, they were able to secure the victory. At halftime, they were down 32-27 but in the second half, they scored 44 points on the way to the victory. Guard Zach Bell had a strong game putting up 18 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Chris Arias also had a strong game putting up 19 points four rebounds, and one assist.
Jacksonville overall this season is averaging 69.5 points while their defense is giving up 71.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 299th while the defense is ranked 211th. In this game, the defense will need to be good to give them a chance.
Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Virginia Tech hasn’t been dominant so far this season, but they are going to dominate this game. I am not sold on this Jacksonville offense and their lack of scoring is going to be the difference here as Virginia Tech is going to find success here. Virginia Tech is going to score at least 85 points and it’s going to be the Hokies that are going to end up cruising here. Back Virginia Tech against the spread.