Ohio State vs Virginia Tech Prediction 3-23-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Ohio State betting prediction for this NIT college basketball game on Saturday, March 23rd at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

• The Virginia Tech recent form and recent player performance 
• The Ohio State recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia Tech
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ohio State
• Recent betting trends in games played between Virginia Tech and Ohio State
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Virginia Tech and Ohio State

Virginia Tech Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 19-14 (10-10) this year after they defeated Richmond by a score of 74-58 in the first round of the NIT. Virginia Tech led 33-28 at the half and they scored 41 points in the second half for the win. The Hokies shot 48.1% from the field and were +8 in rebounding margin in the game. Virginia Tech has won four of their last five games, with the lone loss coming against FSU by a score of 86-76. The Hokies are scoring 75 points per game with 32.2 rebounds per game and 15.1 assists per game, while allowing 70.7 points against per game this year. Sean Pedulla is averaging 16.4 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, and 4.5 assists per game. Virginia Tech is shooting 46.7% from the field, 79.1% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season. 

Ohio State Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 21-13 (9-11) this season after they defeated Cornell by a score of 88-83 in their last game. Ohio State recently beat Rutgers and Iowa before Cornell, while losing to Illinois. Ohio State led 44-38 at halftime, but they did allow 45 second half points in the win. The Buckeyes shot 42.7% from the field and were +19 in rebounding margin in the game. Ohio State has won six of their last seven games, with the lone loss coming against Illinois by a score of 77-74. The Buckeyes are scoring 75.3 points per game with 37 rebounds per game and 13.9 assists per game, while giving up 69.9 points against per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 15.9 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 4.6 assists per game. Ohio State is shooting 45.3% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year. 

Virginia Tech vs Ohio State Betting Prediction

Ohio State has been one of the hottest teams in the country over the last few weeks, but couldn’t make up enough ground to get into the NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes did beat a solid Cornell team in the first round of the NIT and they will face another high scoring team here. Virginia Tech is scoring 75 points per game and their offense has been rolling in recent games. Ohio State has also been putting up points over the last few weeks, so we should see some fireworks in this matchup. I think winning that first game against Cornell is going to really help refocus the Buckeyes after the tough loss to Illinois, and I like them on their home court here.