Free NCAA Tournament Hoops Pick: Virginia Tech vs. Buckeyes CBB Odds
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NCAA Tournament Handicapping Analysis:
(18-14) Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (21-13)
Date: Saturday, March 23rd
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Value City Arena, Ohio State, OH
NCAA Tournament Betting ATS Odds: Virginia Tech +4 | Buckeyes -4 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Buckeyes +150 | Virginia Tech -187
CBB Total: O/U 150
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The Hokies and Buckeyes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buckeyes will host the game at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Ohio State is favored by -4 vs. Virginia Tech.
Hokies vs. Buckeyes ATS
Virginia Tech’s ATS record this season is 15-17-2, but they have struggled vs. the spread on the road, going just 2-10. As the underdog, the Hokies are 3-9 vs. the spread this year and just 2-8 in their last 10 games as the underdog. Over their last 10 road games, Virginia Tech’s ATS mark is 2-8 and they are 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 road contests.
As the favorite this season, Ohio State has gone 10-14 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 8-12, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-4.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech enters today’s game as a +4 underdog, and they have gone 3-9 as the underdog this season. They are 18-14 overall and have won two straight games, including a 74-58 win over Richmond in their last game. On the road, the Hokies are just 2-10 this season, and they have gone 1-4 in their last five road games.
For the season, Virginia Tech has an average scoring margin of -7.5 points per game on the road. They have gone 10-11 in Atlantic Coast Conference games and are 8-3 in non-conference action. At home, the Hokies are 18-4 this season, and they have won two straight games.
This season, the over/under record for Virginia Tech games is 17-16-1. Today’s over/under line of 150 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (144.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is exactly 150 points.
Virginia Tech Hokies Stats
In their latest game, Virginia Tech offense put up 74 points against Richmond. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.1% and made 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Sean Pedulla, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.4, while Hunter Cattoor also carries a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.
On the defensive side, Virginia Tech is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 70.3 points per game. Virginia Tech’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Richmond offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 58 points.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 24 of their 34 games this season. They have gone 19-5 in those games, while they are 3-9 as the underdog. At home, the Buckeyes are 16-4 this season, and they have won their last six games at home.
Overall, Ohio State has gone 21-13 this season, including a 10-13 record in Big Ten games. They have won their last two games, and they are coming off an 88-83 win over Cornell. So far, their average scoring margin at home is +9.5, compared to -0.2 on the road.
Ohio State’s over/under record this season sits at 22-14 and the average scoring total in their games is 146.1 points. Today’s over/under line of 150 is higher than the average OU line in their games (144.6). This year, 21 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 163 points.
Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
In their latest game, Ohio State offense put up 88 points against Cornell. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.7% and made 11 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Bruce Thornton, who holds an average of 16.1 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jamison Battle is averaging 14.9 points per game this season.
In terms of defense, Ohio State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 70.4 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. Virginia Tech. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.
NCAA Stats
Stat | VTECH | OHIOST |
---|---|---|
Points Per Game | 75 (153rd) | 74.9 (129th) |
FG % | 46% (90th) | 45% (174th) |
3 Point FG% | 35% (160th) | 34% (175th) |
3 Point Attempts | 23.5 (124th) | 20.5 (239th) |
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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Hokies are 0-5 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Hokies are 2-8 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Buckeyes have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Hokies’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-1-1.
- The Buckeyes’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Free Pick: Ohio State -4
The Buckeyes is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 75-70. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Buckeyes at -4.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 150 and given that our model is projecting 145 points between the teams, we like the under.
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