The Virginia Tech Hokies (9-3) welcome the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (1-13) to Cassell Coliseum. The Hawks will attempt to snap a 12-game road losing streak. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
In their last game, the Hokies defeated the VMI Keydets, 64-55, while the Hawks were blown out by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 76-52.
Virginia Tech dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.246 (above their season average of 0.148) and a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 14.1). For those same stats, VMI recorded marks of 0.000 and 30.1, respectively. Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 21.4). Virginia Tech’s Tyrece Radford led the way, finishing with seven points and 10 rebounds. Maryland Eastern Shore rallied around Ty Gibson, who had 15 points and five rebounds.
The Hokies won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 85-40. The Hokies’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hawks. Virginia Tech had a rate of 21.1, while Maryland Eastern Shore posted a mark of 6.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Virginia Tech could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Hokies rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 299th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Hawks, who rank 347th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.123), will face off against the Hokies, who rank third in opponents’ FTA rate (0.125).
Maryland Eastern Shore at Virginia Tech Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Maryland Eastern Shore, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Virginia Tech ranks 35th in assists per game (15.9) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 209th (9.3).
- The Hokies rank 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7) while the Hawks rank 242nd (39.2).
- Virginia Tech ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 100th (3.6).
- The Hokies rank third in steals allowed per game (4.1) while the Hawks rank 172nd (8.4).
- Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 86th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Virginia Tech ranks 247th (27.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 18.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
