| MATCHUP | Mt. St. Mary's Mountaineers | Virginia Tech Hokies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +28.5 -110 | -28.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +4000 | -50000 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-110) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
| Where | Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACCNX | |
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will meet Friday night in a non-conference college basketball matchup at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at this game from a betting perspective.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction
In my view, this matchup favors the Virginia Tech Hokies to cover the number (25.5). Why? Virginia Tech has showcased an explosive offense through the opening stretch of the 2026 campaign, averaging a robust 92.3 points per game which ranks 29th in the nation.
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers have shown defensive grit in 2026 which could clearly be seen in the team’s recent victory over Loyola Maryland. In that game, the Mountaineers held Loyola Maryland to just 29 percent shooting from the field.
The biggest question is whether Mount St. Mary’s can generate enough sustained offensive firepower to keep pace in a hostile environment. While the Mountaineers boast backcourt contributors capable of flashing stretches of brilliance, Virginia Tech’s depth, pace, and home court advantage at Cassell Coliseum should allow them to create separation down the stretch. I think the Hokies can do just that in this contest. With that said, I am backing the Virginia Tech Hokies to cover the 25.5 points in this game.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers enter Friday night’s contest with a 1-1 overall win-loss record (1-0 at home, 0-1 on the road), which includes a notable 68-57 home victory over Loyola Maryland and a 97-52 loss to the Xavier Musketeers.
How have the Mountaineers performed from a team data perspective in 2026? In three games played this season, Mount St. Mary’s is averaging 60 points per game which ranks an abysmal 333rd in the nation, while allowing opponents 69.7 points per contest. What did we learn from the data just presented? The Mountaineers have played relatively well offensively, but the team’s dreadful defense will need to improve if Mount St. Mary’s hopes to win this matchup with a strong Virginia Tech Hokies team.
Junior guard Abdou Khadre Kebe has been the focal point of the Mount St. Mary’s offense this season, averaging 14 points, 6 rebounds and 1.0 assist on 47.8 percent shooting from the field per game.
Looking ahead, the Mountaineers have upcoming games scheduled with Lehigh, Western Michigan and Morgan State.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies enter Friday night’s matchup with an undefeated 3-0 overall win-loss record (3-0 at home, 0-0 mark on the road). The Hokies have tallied wins over Coppin State, Mercer and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Virginia Tech is averaging a massive 92.3 points per game which ranks a rather impressive 29th in the nation, while allowing 77 points per contest. The Hokies have consistently pushed the pace and overwhelmed opponents with high octane offensive execution across the floor. Undoubtedly, Virginia Tech possesses one of the most explosive scoring attacks in the conference.
Junior guard Ben Hammond has been a key contributor for the Virginia Tech Hokies in 2026, averaging 22.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.
Why the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Will Win
• Defensive resilience. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers have allowed opponents just 69.7 points per contest.
• Current form. Mount St. Mary’s arrives at this contest on the heels of a three-game winning streak.
• Quality guard play. Junior guard Abdou Khadre Kebe is averaging 14 points, 6 rebounds and 1.0 assist on 47.8 percent shooting from the field per game.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies Will Win
• Elite offense. Virginia Tech is averaging 92.3 points per game which ranks 29th in the nation
• Home court edge. The Hokies have played exceptional basketball at home, compiling a perfect 3-0 record at Cassell Coliseum.