Navy Midshipmen vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
The Midshipmen and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies will host the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Virginia Tech being favored by -13.5 over Navy.
NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +13.5
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Hokies.
- Even though we have Virginia Tech winning straight-up, we like Navy at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Midshipmen Stand a Chance in Blacksburg?
Navy’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-7 after a 69-64 loss to NJIT on Saturday. The Midshipmen, who were -3 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 133, just under the O/U line of 139.
Navy was tied 33-33 at halftime but couldn’t pull ahead in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 36.
Navy’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.5% from the field and 20% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit only 57.1% of their free throws.
Donovan Draper was a bright spot, shooting 58.8% and grabbing 16 rebounds. Tariq Francis added 23 points, but shot just 34.6% from the field and 12.5% from three.
Despite Navy’s defensive efforts, their opponents managed to put up 69 points, shooting 47% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they shot 56% on two-point attempts, converting 25 of 44 shots.
From three-point range, Navy held their opponents to just 20% shooting, with only 3 made threes on 15 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they hit 10, for 71%. Navy gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Hokies Please their Home Crowd?
Virginia Tech improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 95-67 win over North Carolina A&T on Thursday. Playing at home, the Hokies entered the game as 15-point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.
Virginia Tech took control early, leading 52-32 at halftime. They continued to play well in the second half, outscoring the Aggies 43-35 to seal the victory.
Virginia Tech put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 14 threes at a 38.9% rate. Their effective field goal percentage was 60%, with strong two-point shooting at 61.8%.
The Hokies dished out 24 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Landon Glasper hit 5 threes, while Ben Hammond was perfect from the field, including 3 threes, in just 23 minutes.
Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 35 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point baskets on 34 tries, a 61% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Virginia Tech’s opponents hit 14 of 36 shots, good for 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 attempts, shooting 68%.