The No. 16 Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) challenge the No. 23 Purdue Boilermakers (4-0) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Purdue Boilermakers Free Prediction
The last time the Hokies played, they blew out the Northeastern Huskies, 88-60. The Hokies had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 26.7) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 vs. 26.9). With 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the game’s high scorer.
The Boilermakers won big over the Davidson Wildcats in their last matchup, 79-58. The Boilermakers made 10 of their 13 free throws (76.9 percent) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 32.5). Carsen Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the country’s premier offenses clash. Purdue ranks fifth with 119.3 points per 100 possessions and Virginia Tech is 25th (114.6) since last season.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue ranks 29th in assists per game (16.1) while Virginia Tech ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
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