Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Planning on watching today’s Hokies and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FS1. The odds for this non-conference game currently have South Carolina as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.

VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +5.5

This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gamecocks.
• Even though we have South Carolina winning straight-up, we like Virginia Tech at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Hokies Pull the Upset on the Road?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech fell to Michigan 75-63 on Monday, November 25th, in a home game where they were +10.5 point underdogs. The Hokies not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Virginia Tech struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Virginia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.

Roddy Gayle Jr. led the Hokies with 20 points, shooting 46.2% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Toibu Lawal added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 shots and making his only three-point attempt. The Hokies did hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24, and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds.

Despite Virginia Tech’s strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 34% shooting, the Hokies gave up 75 points. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting (16/41) and three-point attempts to 23% (4/17).

However, Virginia Tech sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 attempts (79%). The Hokies also allowed 18 offensive rebounds.

Will the Gamecocks Live Up to Expectations at Home?

South Carolina dropped their recent game against Xavier, losing 75-66 at home on Monday. The Gamecocks entered the matchup as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point over/under line.

South Carolina held a 34-29 lead at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 46 points while scoring just 32 themselves.

South Carolina’s offense managed 66 points in their latest game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 threes (23.5%). Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 51.4% of their two-point attempts.

The Gamecocks hit 80% from the free-throw line, going 16 for 20, but only grabbed 4 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Zach Freemantle led the way with 16 points, shooting 6 of 8 from the field. Dailyn Swain added 14 points, while Collin Murray-Boyles and Ryan Conwell each contributed 13, with Conwell struggling, shooting 4 of 14 overall and 2 of 8 from three.

South Carolina’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 23/54 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 19/37 shooting for 51%.

From three-point range, South Carolina held their opponents to 4/17 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 16 for 80%. South Carolina gave up 4 offensive rebounds.