Iowa vs Virginia Tech Prediction 11/10/26 College Basketball Picks Today

Iowa vs Virginia Tech Prediction

I’ll probably stick with Iowa but you could call this one either way. It’ll be a fun matchup. The Hawkeyes kicked things off this year with a 22-point win over Lipscomb, shooting a nice 47 percent from the field with a 41-33 rebounding edge and just eight turnovers. Iowa wasn’t great from the line though, going just 14-of-28 (50 percent). Game two was a 44-point blowout victory versus Eastern Illinois. In that one Iowa shot a smooth 63 percent from the field and 47 percent from outside with a 39-24 rebounding advantage. The Hawkeyes held EIU to just 33 percent from the field and exactly zero percent (0-of-7) from 3-point range. Iowa had a little trouble with turnovers though (15) and hit a modest 65 percent (11-of-17) from the line. I’d like to see them pump that number up a bit here.

As for Virginia Tech, they didn’t have too many issues versus Coppin State in their opener. The Hokies posted 50 percent shooting from the field with 46 percent (13-of-28) from outside and a 38-29 rebounding edge. Virginia Tech gave up just 37 percent shooting on defense while rolling to a 34-point victory. Game two was more of the same, as the Hokies beat Mercer by 29 points. Virginia Tech hit 49 percent from the field in that one with a more modest advantage on the boards (39-34) but also had just four turnovers in a very nice ball-control effort. Iowa will certainly be the Hokies’ toughest test so far (and vice versa) and it’ll be interesting to see how both teams respond to the challenge.

Game Info, Stats and Previews

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Iowa Hawkeyes meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Tyson Events Center. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Iowa vs Virginia Tech prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best Iowa vs Virginia Tech pick.

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Hokies have a couple of games in the bag already this year and both have gone well. First came a matchup with Coppin State at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg last Tuesday. In that one Virginia Tech cruised to an 88-54 victory. Leading the team was Ben Hammond with 20 points, eight assists and three rebounds. Jaylen Curry added 19 points with one rebound, one assist and six turnovers in 27 minutes of work on the floor.

In game two the Hokies took on Mercer at Cassell Coliseum in front of over 5,000 fans. The result was the same: a big 96-67 win to go up 2-0. Virginia Tech’s leading scorer this time was Amani Hansberry with 23 points, five boards and three assists. Ben hammond added 16 points with five steals and four assists in the winning effort as well.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

Over on the Iowa side, they also have two games in the bag—and two wins—so far this season. The opener was a 76-54 victory over Lipscomb at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes’ leading scorer was Jaidyn Coon, who came off the bench for 12 points and six rebounds in 19 minutes of action in the victory effort.

Matched up against Eastern Illinois (also at Carver-Hawkeye) in game two Iowa cruised to a blowout win 91-47. Topping the team this time was Peyton McCollum with 14 bench points and one rebound in 21 minutes of work.

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.