Virginia Tech Hokies (16-13) vs. Louisville Cardinals (8-21)
March 5, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisville Cardinals +7.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The Virginia Tech Hokies need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Louisville Cardinals are riding a 5-game losing streak. Here’s a Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals prediction.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies recently lost to Pitt and Syracuse while beating Wake Forest. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 74.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Sean Pedulla is averaging 15.7 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Hunter Cattoor is averaging 14.1 points and 1.9 assists. Lynn Kidd is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyler Nickel is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals lost to Boston College, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Duke, and Syracuse during this streak. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 72.2 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Tre White is averaging 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Mike James is averaging 13 points and 5.2 rebounds. Skyy Clark is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Louisville Cardinals are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Louisville Cardinals are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals prediction
The Virginia Tech Hokies are the more talented team and have to be favored because Louisville is just that bad. However, let’s not act like the Hokies are some ACC juggernaut. The Virginia Tech Hokies have been a mess defensively during this losing stretch, and they’re 1-9 SU on the road this season. Virginia Tech is also 12-16-1 ATS on the season overall. Yes, the Louisville Cardinals are the worst team in the ACC and already clinched the worst seed possible for the ACC Tournament. I’m still not laying big numbers with Virginia Tech just because the opponent is bad. Louisville has two home games to close out the regular season, a chance to build some positive vibes. I’ll grab the points with the Cardinals if forced to pick.
