In this article we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Providence prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 1-0 this year after they defeated Charleston Southern by a score of 98-67 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 42-38 at halftime and added 56 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Hokies shot 46.1% from the field, 32.1% on three pointers, and 70.4% on free throws in the game. Virginia Tech our rebounded Charleston Southern by a total of 54-41, recorded 19 assists, and committed just seven turnovers in the win. Tobi Lawal led Virginia Tech with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Amani Hansberry added 19 points and 13 rebounds in the win.
Virginia Tech had some struggles in the first half and it was a tight game at halftime, but they turned it on in the second half for the easy win. The Hokies held their opponent to just 32.4% shooting from the field, forced 15 turnovers, and allowed 22 points in the paint. Virginia Tech’s largest lead was 36 points, they had 42 points in the paint, and scored nine fast break points in the victory.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars are 1-0 this season after they defeated Holy Cross by a score of 89-79 in their first game. Providence led 44-26 at halftime, but they did allow 52 points in the second half in the win. The Friars shot 50% from the field, 26.9% on three pointers, and 74.1% on free throws in the game. Providence out rebounded Holy Cross by a total of 42-37, recorded 17 assists, and committed 10 turnovers in the win. Stefan Vaaks led the Friars with 19 points and two assists, while Jamier Jones added 16 points and five rebounds in the victory.
Providence played a very strong first half, but they ran into some issues in the second half, especially on defense. The Friars allowed Holy Cross to shoot 41.5% from the field, allowed 11 made three pointers, and allowed 24 points in the paint. Providence’s largest lead was 20 points, they had 44 points in the paint, and recorded 15 fast break points in the game.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Providence has lost each of its last six games played at neutral venues.
- Virginia Tech has won four of its last five day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Providence’s last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Twenty-nine of Virginia Tech’s last 30 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Virginia Tech vs Providence Prediction
Both of these teams picked up a win in their first game earlier this week, but Providence had some defensive issues in the second half. The Friars allowed 52 points in the second half and will face a VT offense that scored 98 in their first game. The Hokies pulled away in their second half and held their opponent to a very low field goal percentage. I don’t really think either team is very good in this contest, but I have to fade Providence after that second half against Holy Cross. Take Virginia Tech to get the win here.