In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 3-5 this year after they lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 80-64 in their last game. Virginia Tech trailed 39-34 at halftime and only managed 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Hokies shot 38.3% from the field, 27.6% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Jaden Schutt led Virginia Tech with 15 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hokies lost four games in a row against South Carolina, Michigan, Jacksonville, and Penn State. Virginia Tech has scored 68.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Toibu Lawal is averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game, while Virginia Tech is shooting 40.9% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 31.5% on three-pointers this year.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 7-2 this season after they lost to Mississippi State by a score of 90-57 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 47-25 at halftime and only scored 32 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Panthers shot 31.3% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Jaland Lowe has led Pittsburgh with 19 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Panthers defeated Ohio State by a score of 91-90 but did lose to Wisconsin before that. Pittsburgh has scored 82.0 points per game and they have allowed 69.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Ishmael Leggett is averaging 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Pitt is shooting 47.4% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this year.
Why Pittsburgh will beat Virginia Tech
- Pittsburgh has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost each of its last five games.
- Pittsburgh has won the first half in each of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last 15 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Nine of Pittsburgh’s last 10 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.9).
- Pittsburgh ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
- Pittsburgh ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.8).
Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh Prediction
Virginia Tech comes into this matchup trying to snap their five-game losing streak, but they have scored 64 points or fewer in all five games and are only shooting 40.9% from the field this year. Pittsburgh has lost two of their last three games and they really struggled against Mississippi State earlier this week, but they are shooting 47.4% from the field and have been the much better team. I can’t back Virginia Tech until I see some positive results, so take Pittsburgh here.