Virginia Tech (3-0) vs Penn State (3-0)
November 15, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Virginia Tech +5.5 — Over/Under: 150
In this article, we will formulate a Penn State vs Virginia Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 15th, at the Royal Forms Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Nittany Lions’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Hokies’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Penn State
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia Tech
-Recent betting trends in games played between Penn State and Virginia Tech
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Nittany Lions and Hokies.
Virginia Tech Battled in the Last Game
It wasn’t the prettiest game in the last game for Virginia Tech but they were able to secure the 58-52 victory over Winthrop. At the end of the first half, they were down 25-23, but they fought back and it was because of the defense. Virginia Tech shot only 33.3 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from behind the three-point line. They only shot 66 percent from the free-throw line and that will also need to be improved upon. Jaden Schutt had a strong game putting up 17 points and he was the leader scorer. In this game, the offense is going to need to be better, but the defense needs to stay strong.
Penn State’s Offense Has Been Good
Penn State has played well to start the season and the offense has been impressive. Two games ago against UMBC, Penn State scored 103 points and in the last game against Saint Francis, the offense scored 92 points on the way to the victory. At halftime against Saint Francis, they were up 45-38 and in the second half, they pulled away giving up only 24 points. Penn State shot 49.3 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Puff Johnson put up 20 points and three rebounds. Penn State will play against PFW and Fordham following this game.
Penn State vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Penn State’s offense has been quite impressive heading into this game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Two games ago Penn State scored 103 points and they are going to really run up the score here. Virginia Tech’s offense isn’t going to be as good as they were in the last game and it’s going to be Penn State that ends up cruising here. Back Penn State against the spread here.