Pick details
| MATCHUP | Virginia Tech Hokies | Iowa Hawkeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +5.5 -112 | -5.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-105) | Under 142.5 (-115) |
| Where | Tyson Events Center, Sioux City, IA | |
| When | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Virginia Tech vs Iowa Prediction
In this Virginia Tech vs Iowa Prediction, Iowa is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Both teams have been undefeated this season and Virginia Tech has covered the spread in both of its games. They have both been excellent offensively, scoring 175.5 points per game combined, while also playing elite defense, allowing 111 points per game combined, ranking on the top-60 of the entire country. The Hawkeyes hold their opponents into just 12% shooting from beyond the arc, which is the best in the nation and the Hokies force their opponents into 21 turnovers per game, so combined with two elite defenses, I expect a low-scoring grind today. Take the under in this one.
Iowa Hawkeyes Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes have a 2-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 91-47 home win against Eastern Illinois and will face Creighton and Xavier next.
Offensively, they are averaging 83.5 points per game (ranking 146th in the nation), while allowing 50.5 points per game defensively (ranking 12th in the nation) and have a 126.6 offensive rating (ranking 52nd) and a 76.6 defensive rating (ranking 28th). The Hawkeyes are shooting 55% from the field (ranking 15th) and 36.4% from beyond the arc (ranking 114th), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 34.3% from the field (ranking 47th) and 12% from the 3-point range (ranking 1st). They are shooting with a 55.6% from the free-throw line (ranking 345th). They are grabbing 40 rebounds per game (ranking 131st) and allow 28.5 rebounds per game off their opponents (40th), while averaging 20.5 assists per game (ranking 38th) and allowing their opponents to dish 7.5 assists per game (11th). They average 3 blocks per game (ranking 214th) and 11 steals per game (ranking 51st), while committing 11.5 turnovers per game (ranking 125th) and forcing their opponents into 15 turnovers per game (ranking 122nd).
Ty’Reek Coleman leads Iowa in scoring, averaging 11.5 ppg on 57.1% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5 assists per game. Peyton McCollum follows with 11 ppg on 47.1% shooting from the field. Jaidyn Coon and Tate Sage follow with 9.5 ppg each, with Coon shooting 66.7% from the field and Sage shooting 42.9% from the field. Trevin Jirak leads the team in rebounds with 7 per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies have a 2-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 96-67 home win against Mercer and will face Mount St. Mary’s and Richmond next.
Offensively, they are averaging 92 points per game (ranking 60th in the nation), while allowing 60.5 points per game defensively (ranking 60th in the nation) and have a 126.1 offensive rating (ranking 56th) and a 82.9 defensive rating (ranking 63rd). The Hokies are shooting 49.2% from the field (ranking 103rd) and 42% from beyond the arc (ranking 39th), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 38.7% from the field (ranking 116th) and 25% from the 3-point range (ranking 54th). They are shooting with a 71.2% from the free-throw line (ranking 148th). They are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game (ranking 166th) and allow 31.5 rebounds per game off their opponents (95th), while averaging 18 assists per game (ranking 85th) and allowing their opponents to dish 7.5 assists per game (11th). They average 4 blocks per game (ranking 128th) and 10 steals per game (ranking 73rd), while committing 9 turnovers per game (ranking 30th) and forcing their opponents into 21 turnovers per game (ranking 11th).
Amani Hansberry leads Virginia Tech in scoring, averaging 19.5 ppg on 62.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 7 rebounds per game. Ben Hammond follows with 18 ppg on 44% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 6 assists per game. Jaylen Curry follows with 16.5 ppg on 41.7% shooting from the field.
Virginia Tech Hokies @ Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends: November 10, 2026
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Virginia Tech has lost the first half in each of its last four night games played at neutral venues.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Virginia Tech has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Six of Virginia Tech’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (12.5).
- Iowa ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (0.5).
- Virginia Tech ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.0).
- Virginia Tech ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.0).
