Offense meets defense when the No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies (6-1) welcome the VMI Keydets (5-4) to Cassell Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
VMI Keydets at Virginia Tech Hokies Free Prediction
The Keydets come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Washington College Shoremen in their last contest, 89-56. VMI had a much better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.081) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.338). Greg Parham was a key piece for VMI with 11 points and 10 assists.
The last time the Hokies played, they won big over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 87-59. The Hokies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 15.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (21.9 vs. 34.8). Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Virginia Tech takes on the stingy defense of VMI. Since last season, the Hokies rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while the Keydets are 34th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Keydets rank 270th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.207), while the Hokies rank 40th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
VMI averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. Virginia Tech ranks 310th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
The Keydets rank 42nd in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Hokies rank 306th (32.7).
Virginia Tech ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while VMI ranks 192nd (6.9).
The Hokies average 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. The Keydets rank 174th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Virginia Tech ranks 246th in blocks per game (2.4) while VMI ranks 256th (2.7).
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