The 13th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (5-0) and their great offense travel to Penn State to take on the Nittany Lions (3-2) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Odds
In their last game, the Nittany Lions lost a tough one against the Bradley Braves, 59-56, while the Hokies had no trouble getting past the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 75-37.
Virginia Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.123 (below their season average of 0.173) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (below their season average of 0.607). Saint Francis U was 0.052 and 0.293, respectively, for those same stats. Penn State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.3 (above their season average of 28.0). Penn State was led by Lamar Stevens, who contributed 27 points and eight rebounds. Ty Outlaw played a pivotal role for Virginia Tech with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Penn State should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Nittany Lions rank 84th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 percent), while Virginia Tech ranks 246th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent). Moreover, the Hokies’ 22nd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 114.9) will go head-to-head against the Nittany Lions’ 38th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 98.0).
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn State, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Penn State ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Virginia Tech ranks 315th (25.6).
- The Hokies rank 18th in assists per game (16.6) while the Nittany Lions rank 158th (13.6).
- Virginia Tech ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Penn State ranks 80th (5.6).
- The Nittany Lions rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Hokies rank 256th (2.3).
- Penn State ranks 153rd in rebounds per game (35.8) while Virginia Tech ranks 294th (32.7).
