The No. 16 Virginia Tech Hokies (2-0) battle against the Northeastern Huskies (2-1) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Prediction
The Hokies will be hoping for similar success after defeating the Ball State Cardinals in their last outing, 73-64. The Hokies had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 19.4) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 35.5). Virginia Tech received a boost from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
In the Huskies’ previous matchup, they beat the Alabama Crimson Tide, 68-52. Converting at the free throw line was one of Northeastern’s biggest strengths. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Crimson Tide were 11-15 (73.3 percent). Vasa Pusica was the game’s top scorer with 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Northeastern figures to have a noteworthy advantage. Since the 2017-18 season, the Huskies offense ranks 12th in that metric at 0.570, while the Virginia Tech defense ranks 183rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.505). Also, the Hokies, who rank 299th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.9 percent), will clash against the Huskies, who rank 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
The Hokies have had records of 23-11 straight up (SU) and 18-12 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Virginia Tech games have gone over the O/U total 53.3 percent of the time since last season.
On the other hand, the Huskies, have records of 25-11 SU and 14-12-1 ATS since last season. Games involving Northeastern have gone over the O/U total 55.6 percent of the time over that same stretch.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northeastern ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 296th (25.4).
The Huskies rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Hokies rank 206th (3.9).
Northeastern ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Virginia Tech ranks 187th (13.8).
The Huskies rank 16th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Hokies rank 116th (34.0).
Virginia Tech ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Northeastern ranks 135th (6.1).
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