Virginia Tech Hokies vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Looking to win big? The Hokies and Tigers face off at 9:15 ET on ESPN2. The Tigers are hosting the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 150 points, and the Tigers are favored to win at home against the Hokies.

VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +9.5

This game will be played at Neville Arena at 9:15 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Hokies.
• Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can Virginia Tech Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Virginia Tech currently holds a 5-2 record after playing seven games. All of the Hokies’ games this season have been played on the road. As Virginia Tech enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 4-3. Looking back at their previous five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Virginia Tech’s games have, on average, featured 144.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.6 points so far. The Hokies have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 72 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

Coming off their recent game, the Virginia Tech offense tallied 50 points in a matchup against Florida Atlantic. Their field goal percentage for the game was 33.3%, and they made 2 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Lynn Kidd, who holds an average of 15.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Sean Pedulla is averaging 15.9 points per game this season.

Currently, the Hokies’ defense holds the 87th rank in the nation, allowing 67.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.4% this season.

Do the Tigers Have What it Takes at Home?

After playing five games, Auburn currently has a 4-1 record. In their previous three home games, including last year, Auburn has a 2-1 record. As of today’s game, Auburn’s performance against the spread this season stands at 2-3. Looking back at their previous five games, they have a 1-4 record vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through five games, Auburn has an over/under record of 2-3-0, with their games averaging 148.8 points per game on average. The Tigers have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 81 points per game.

In their latest game, Auburn offense put up 84 points against Alabama A&M. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.3% and made 6 threes. Chaney Johnson was the leading scorer for the Tigers, putting up 15 points. In addition, Aden Holloway contributed 13 points.

The Tigers’ defense is presently ranked 71st nationally, allowing an average of 66.4 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Virginia Tech, the Auburn defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Auburn made 26 free-throws vs. the Tigers.