Virginia Tech Hokies (7-3) vs Vermont Catamounts (8-3)
2023-12-16 16:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Virginia Tech Hokies -9 -- Over/Under: 138
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The Vermont Catamounts and Virginia Tech Hokies face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Cassell Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Vermont vs Virginia Tech prediction.
Vermont Looks to Bounce Back
Vermont faced off against Colgate in the last game, and the offense scored 71 points in that game, but the defense gave up 77 points and that led to the defeat. Shamir Bougues had a strong game putting up 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Vermont on the season is averaging 74.6 points while their defense is giving up 63.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 33rd in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up here. TJ Long is having a strong season averaging 13.8 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from behind the three point line.
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Virginia Tech Looks for Third Straight Win
Virginia Tech has won two games in a row and especially the last game the defense really struggled. Virginia Tech faced off against Valparaiso in the last game and the defense gave up only 50 points on the wya to the 21 point victory. Hunter Cattor had a strong game putting up 19 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Virginia Tech on the season is averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 83rd in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Guard Hunter Cattor is averaging 15 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 38 percent from behind the three point line.
Vermont vs Virginia Tech Betting Prediction
The Virginia Tech defense really stepped up in the last game and I expect it’s going to happen again here. Vermont’s defense in the last game gave up 77 points and they are going to really struggle again here. Look for Virginia Tech to have no issue running up the score and that is going to be the difference here as the Hokies are going to get the job done. Back Virginia Tech against the spread.
