Vanderbilt Commodores vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Looking to win big? The Commodores and Hokies face off at 9:15 ET on ACCN. The Hokies are hosting the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Vanderbilt is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +5.5
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 9:15 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-66 in favor of the Hokies.
- Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Do the Commodores Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games
Vanderbilt improved to 3-4 on the season with an 87-56 win over Tennessee Tech on Friday, November 29th. The Commodores, playing at home, were -23.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points were 143, falling short of the 156-point over/under line.
Vanderbilt led 39-30 at halftime and dominated the second half, outscoring Tennessee Tech 48-26.
Vanderbilt put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 46.5% from the field. They connected on 11 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 35.5% from deep, while making 55% of their two-point shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.5%, and they were efficient from the free-throw line, going 10 for 12 (83.3%).
Jason Edwards led the way with 23 points in 24 minutes, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. AJ Hoggard added 15 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. The Commodores also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.
Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 56 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 33 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From beyond the three-point line, the opposition shot 35%, making 11 of 31 attempts. Vanderbilt also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, an 83% rate. The Commodores allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Will the Hokies Find a Way to Win at Home?
Virginia Tech’s season record now stands at 7-1 following a 70-60 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday. The Hokies were +6 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling under the O/U line of 139.
Virginia Tech trailed 33-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 37.
Virginia Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39% from the field and 36.6% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, but they did hit 44.4% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 18 threes.
Collin Murray-Boyles led the Hokies with 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Morris Ugusuk and Zachary Davis each added 12 points, with Ugusuk hitting 4 of 7 threes, and Davis contributing 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field. The Hokies saw their opponent hit 12 of 20 two-point attempts, a 60% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 11 threes on 32 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 61%. The Hokies gave up 9 offensive rebounds.