Delaware State Hornets vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Looking to win big? The Hornets and Hokies face off at 8:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies are hosting the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -18.5 at home against Delaware State.

DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +18.5

This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Hokies.
  • Even though we have Virginia Tech winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +18.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Delaware State Pull Off a Road Win?

Delaware State Hornets Records

Delaware State finished last season with a 13-17 overall record, including an 8-8 mark in conference play. The Hornets were 5-9 at home and 8-8 on the road.

Against the spread, Delaware State went 15-15, with a 12-4 record on the road. They were 3-6 ATS as the favorite and 12-9 as the underdog. Their average O/U line was 138.8 points, and they had a 14-16 O/U record, with their games averaging 140 points.

Delaware State averaged 70.8 points per game last season, ranking 231st in possessions per game at 64.4. They shot 43% from the field, placing 295th, with a 47% effective field goal percentage, ranking 357th. The Hornets struggled from inside the arc, shooting 47% on two-pointers, which was 361st nationally.

From three-point range, Delaware State made 4.7 threes per game, ranking 362nd, on 14.7 attempts per game (364th), shooting 32% (312th). They were more successful at the free-throw line, making 16 per game, ranking 49th. Martaz Robinson returns after averaging 16.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists last season, while Alston Andrews contributed 4.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Delaware State allowed 70.8 points per game last season, ranking 130th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.7% from beyond the arc against them, placing them 314th in three-point defense. They also gave up 18.9 free throws per game, ranking 201st in that category.

On the defensive end, the Hornets averaged 8.4 steals per game, ranking 35th in the country. However, they struggled in blocked shots, averaging just 1.9 per game, which was the lowest in Division I.

Can Virginia Tech Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Virginia Tech Hokies Records

Virginia Tech finished last season with an 18-14 overall record, going 10-11 in ACC play. At home, the Hokies were 16-4, with a +10.8 average scoring margin. However, they struggled on the road, posting a 2-10 record and a -7.5 average margin.

Against the spread, Virginia Tech went 13-17, and they were 11-7 ATS at home. As favorites, they were 15-5 straight-up and 10-8 ATS. Their games averaged 146.1 points, and their over/under record was 17-14-1, with an average line of 144.1 points.

Virginia Tech Hokies Offense Stats

Virginia Tech averaged 75 points per game last season, ranking 315th in possessions per game with 66. They shot 46% from the field, placing 94th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54%, ranking 69th. The Hokies made 8.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which ranked 170th. They attempted 23.5 threes per game, ranking 112th.

Inside the arc, Virginia Tech shot 55% on two-point attempts, ranking 55th. They also made 14.6 free throws per game, ranking 125th.

Virginia Tech Hokies Top Returning Offensive Players

Ben Burnham: F

  • Games: 34 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 11.7 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 0.9 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 4.6 (Last Year)

Toibu Lawal: F

  • Games: 35 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 7.7 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 0.3 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 6 (Last Year)

Virginia Tech allowed 71.1 points per game last season, ranking 139th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.9% from three-point range against them, placing the Hokies 327th in that category. They allowed 17.1 free throws per game, which was 112th nationally.

Virginia Tech averaged 5.3 steals per game, ranking 323rd in the country, and they were 314th in blocked shots, with 2.5 per game.