The No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies get their season going against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-1) at Cassell Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Prediction
The Runnin’ Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 69-57 loss to the VCU Rams in their last contest. VCU’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Rams had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 20) and total rebounds (42 vs. 32). Jose Perez was Gardner-Webb’s leading scorer with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
Virginia Tech finished the regular season with a record of 21-11 last season, which earned them an eight seed in the tournament. They fell in the First Round to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Virginia Tech figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Hokies rank 27th in offensive efficiency, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 164th in defensive efficiency.
Gardner-Webb vs. Virginia Tech Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia Tech averages 16.4 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the NCAA. Gardner-Webb ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
The Hokies rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 229th (7.1).
Gardner-Webb ranks 161st in rebounds per game (35.5) while Virginia Tech ranks 284th (32.8).
The Hokies rank 131st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 237th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Gardner-Webb ranks 177th in blocks per game (2.9) while Virginia Tech ranks 241st (2.2).
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