Winthrop Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
The Eagles and Hokies are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies will host the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -9 at home against Winthrop.
WINTHROP EAGLES VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winthrop Eagles +9
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Hokies.
- Even though we have Virginia Tech winning straight-up, we like Winthrop at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Eagles Exceed Expectations on the Road?
Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games
Winthrop picked up an 82-67 win over Little Rock on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they were -11 favorites. The Eagles covered the spread, but the combined points of 149 fell short of the O/U line of 158.
Winthrop led 32-28 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 39.
Winthrop’s offense put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 27 free throws on 42 attempts, shooting 64.3% from the line, and grabbed 21 offensive rebounds, contributing to their 14 assists as a team.
Johnathan Lawson led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while K.J. Doucet added 17 points, shooting 60% from deep. Tommy Kamarad was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 13 points in just 13 minutes.
Winthrop’s defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 of 28 shooting for 50%.
From three-point range, Winthrop’s defense held their opponents to 9 of 27 shooting, or 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 42 times, where they made 27, shooting 64%. Winthrop gave up 21 offensive rebounds.
Will the Hokies Find a Way to Win at Home?
Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game
Virginia Tech opened their season with a 93-74 win over USC Upstate on Friday, November 8th. The Hokies were heavy favorites at -24 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.
After leading 37-32 at halftime, Virginia Tech’s offense exploded for 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42 points to the Spartans.
Virginia Tech’s offense put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.5%, and they hit 76.7% of their free throws, going 23/30 from the line.
Mister Dean led the Hokies with 20 points, while Mylyjael Poteat and Brandon Rechsteiner each added 19. Carmelo Adkins was nearly perfect, shooting 85.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Despite Virginia Tech’s defensive struggles, they allowed 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Hokies gave up 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 38%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 for 76%.