Jacksonville Dolphins vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
The Dolphins and Hokies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies will host the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -11 against Jacksonville in a non-conference matchup.
JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +11
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hokies.
- Even though we have Virginia Tech winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Dolphins Have a Shot at a Win at Blacksburg?
Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Jacksonville improved to 2-0 on the season with a 71-62 win over South Carolina State on Thursday, November 14th. The Dolphins, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in this home game. The combined points for the game were 133, falling short of the 145.5-point O/U line.
After trailing 32-27 at halftime, Jacksonville turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 44-30. Their strong 2nd half performance on both ends of the floor was key to securing the win.
Jacksonville’s offense was clicking from deep in their last game, hitting 54.5% from three-point range (12/22) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. Overall, they shot 48.1% from the field, with their two-point shooting at 43.8% (14/32). The Dolphins also dished out 20 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 50% of their attempts (7/14).
Chris Arias led the way with 19 points in 24 minutes, shooting 77.8% from the field (7/9) and 83.3% from three (5/6). Zach Bell added 18 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 6 threes. Omar Croskey contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Drayton Jones chipped in 12 points and 3 assists.
Even with Jacksonville’s defense giving up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Dolphins gave up 14 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Jacksonville’s defense allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting percentage. Their opponent also went to the free-throw line 14 times, making 7 of those attempts. Jacksonville gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games
The Hokies fell to the Nittany Lions 86-64 at home on Friday, November 15th. Virginia Tech entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.
After trailing 37-29 at halftime, the Hokies allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game ended at 150, just under the 150.5 O/U line.
In their last game, Virginia Tech put up 64 points, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-pointers (15/27) and just 27.8% from beyond the arc (5/18). At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.1% of their attempts, going 19/26.
Zach Hicks and Ace Baldwin Jr. each contributed 19 points, with Hicks hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Baldwin dished out 10 assists despite missing all 3 of his attempts from deep. Nick Kern Jr. was efficient, shooting 85.7% (6/7) from the field, while Freddie Dilione added 11 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Virginia Tech’s defense struggled, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech held their opponent to 27% shooting, with 5 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 73%.