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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Panthers vs. Virginia Tech
- (19-7) Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (15-11)
- Date: Saturday, February 18th
- Time: 5:00 ET
- Venue: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Panthers +165 | Hokies -205
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Pittsburgh +4.5 | Virginia Tech -4.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 143.5
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Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh heads into their matchup vs. Virginia Tech with a record of 19-7 and riding a 6-game win streak. Out of 10 road games this season, Pittsburgh has a record of 7-3.
Having been the underdog in 11 games, the Panthers have gone 6-5 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +4.5 underdogs on the spread.
Pittsburgh currently has a record of 12-3 in Atlantic Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
Coming into the game, Blake Hinson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hinson is grabbing 6.3 rebounds and adding 1.2 assists.
Pittsburgh’s second-leading scorer is Jamarius Burton, who has hit 50.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.8 points per game.
Panthers Offense
On offense, Pittsburgh is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 61.5 points per game.
This figure places them just 442nd in college basketball. Pittsburgh’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 66.38% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 372nd in overall field goal percentage at 41.4%.
When the Panthers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.4% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Pittsburgh is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.4 per contest, placing them just 665th in college basketball. Currently, Pittsburgh’s 33.8 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Panthers are averaging 9.9 offensive boards per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies
As they head into their 27th game of the season, Virginia Tech currently holds a 15-11 record. Currently, Virginia Tech has been the home team 17 times, sitting with a record of 14-3.
Getting ready to play for the 23 times as the favorite, Virginia Tech has gone 15-8 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Hokies come into this game as a -4.5 point favorite.
Virginia Tech currently has a record of 5-10 in Atlantic Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 10-1.
Coming into the game, Grant Basile is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.5 points per game.
\In addition to his scoring, Basile is grabbing 5.7 rebounds and adding 1.8 assists. Virginia Tech’s second-leading scorer is Sean Pedulla, who has hit 41.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.5 points per game.
Hokies Key Stats
Virginia Tech’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 70.7, which places them 215th in the NCAA. Virginia Tech’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 58.57% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 58th in overall field goal percentage at 47.0%. When the Hokies have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 39.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Virginia Tech is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.1 per contest, placing them just 670th in college basketball.
Currently, Virginia Tech’s 32.2 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Hokies are averaging 8.6 offensive boards per game.
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Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech CBB Betting Trends
- First, Pittsburgh is 5-0 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Panthers are 5-0 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Pittsburgh is 9-0-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- At this point, Panthers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Hokies are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Virginia Tech Hokies -4.5
According to our key indicators, the best bet for today’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Virginia Tech Hokies is to get money down on Virginia Tech to win and cover as -4.5 point favorites.
Even though the team has not been great vs. the spread as the home team, we see them putting together a strong game from behind the arc, as they are one of the NCAA’s best 3-point shooting units at 9.0 made 3’s per game.
When it comes time to getting your bets down, we like the Virginia Tech Hokies at -4.5.
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