The Virginia Tech Hokies (21-10, 10-8 ACC) take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (19-13, 9-10 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Barclays Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Free Prediction
The Fighting Irish come in on a high note after narrowly defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last outing, 67-64. The Fighting Irish knocked down 26 of their 31 free throws (83.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 13.1). Notre Dame was lifted by Bonzie Colson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
In the Hokies’ last game, they lost a close one to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 69-68. Miami (FL)’s 18.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Virginia Tech, who had a rate of 20.7. The Hurricanes’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.6, while the Hokies’ was above their season average of 15.2. Justin Robinson had a good game for Virginia Tech, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s best offenses battle. Virginia Tech currently ranks 29th with 114.3 points per 100 possessions and Notre Dame is 36th (113.7).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. John Mooney recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds in the first game, in which the Fighting Irish lost 80-75. Virginia Tech was lights out from beyond the arc (14-25; 56.0 percent). Notre Dame, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 20.0).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Notre Dame ranks 117th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Virginia Tech ranks 288th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Hokies rank 21st in assists per game (16.5) while the Fighting Irish rank 184th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Notre Dame ranks 106th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 235th (33.2).
The Fighting Irish rank 94th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Hokies rank 166th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Notre Dame allows the 25th-fewest steals per game (5.0) while Virginia Tech ranks 54th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Fighting Irish’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (12.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (7.6 below their season average).
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