Penn State Nittany Lions vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

The Nittany Lions and Hokies are set to face off at 7:30 ET on PEAC. The Hokies will host the game at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD. Penn State is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 150 points.

PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +6

This game will be played at CFG Bank Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hokies.
• Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Does Penn State Have A Chance at CFG Bank Arena?

Penn State Nittany Lions Recent Game

Penn State cruised to a 92-62 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. The Nittany Lions were -31.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 154, just over the 152.5 O/U line.

Leading 45-38 at halftime, Penn State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 47 of their own.

Penn State put up 92 points in their latest game, shooting 49.3% from the field. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-27 from three-point range.

Puff Johnson led the way with 20 points, shooting 87.5% overall and 75% from deep. Ace Baldwin contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Valentino Pinedo added 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Even though Penn State allowed 62 points, they struggled defensively, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. The Nittany Lions gave up 34 field goals on 69 attempts.

Inside the arc, Penn State’s defense allowed 25 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage. From three-point range, opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. Penn State also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 75% rate.

Will the Hokies Defense Show Up at Home?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

The Hokies picked up a 58-52 win over Winthrop on Monday, November 11th, in a home game. Virginia Tech was favored by 9 points going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 110, well below the O/U line of 153.5.

Virginia Tech trailed 25-23 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while holding Winthrop to 27.

Virginia Tech managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 33.3% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws.

Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 16 boards. Kasen Harrison led the team with 19 points, while Jaden Schutt and K.J. Doucet each added 17 points, with Doucet hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

Virginia Tech’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting, with the other team making 11 of 28 shots.

From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 8 threes on 29 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 66%.