USC Upstate Spartans vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hokies face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies are hosting the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -20.5 vs. USC Upstate.
USC UPSTATE SPARTANS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: USC Upstate Spartans +20.5
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE USC UPSTATE SPARTANS:
- 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 USC Upstate at +20.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will USC Upstate Shock Everyone at Cassell Coliseum?
USC Upstate’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 97-66 to NC State on Monday. The Spartans were +24 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 163, going over the pre-game line of 147.
USC Upstate trailed 50-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 47. The Spartans will need to regroup and focus on improving their defense as they move forward.
USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 14.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.9%, but they managed to score 66 points thanks in part to strong free-throw shooting, hitting 21 of 27 attempts for 77.8%.
The Spartans grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each scored 14 points, with Pass hitting 2 of 4 threes and Hill shooting 7 of 10 overall. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield also contributed 13 points, connecting on 5 of 6 shots.
USC Upstate’s defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 70% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, USC Upstate’s opponents hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 12 free throws. USC Upstate gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Can the Hokies Pull Off a Home Win?
Virginia Tech opened their season with an 83-60 win over Delaware State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Hokies entered the game as -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the 142.5 O/U line.
Virginia Tech led 40-32 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 43 of their own.
Virginia Tech put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 63% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 32.1% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-28 from three-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Hokies shot 66.7%, making 22 of 33 attempts. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Martaz Robinson led the way with 30 points, shooting 6-for-10 from the field and 2-for-2 from three-point range.
Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 26/55 shooting. Inside the arc, the Hokies allowed 63% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of their 27 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Virginia Tech’s defense held the opposition to 32% shooting, as they made 9 of their 28 attempts. The Hokies also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws for a 66% success rate. Virginia Tech allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.