It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies (9-1) clash against the North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-6) at Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies have won five games in a row, while the Aggies are on a five-game losing streak. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Prediction
The Aggies are trying to rebound after their 74-66 loss to the UNCG Spartans in their last matchup. UNCG’s 54.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over North Carolina A&T, who had a mark of 41.0. Ibrahim Sylla put together a good performance for North Carolina A&T, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds.
In the Hokies’ previous matchup, they dismantled 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 game’s top scorer with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Hokies won the lone game against the Aggies last season, 76-59, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Hokies knocked down 12 of their 15 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 18.4).
Justin Robinson and Alexander-Walker have played well over the last five games for Virginia Tech. Robinson has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Alexander-Walker has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The productive offense of Virginia Tech will square off against the porous defense of North Carolina A&T. The Hokies currently rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are 329th in defensive efficiency. The Hokies figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Virginia Tech Hokies Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Virginia Tech averages 17.9 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. North Carolina A&T ranks 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Hokies rank 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Aggies rank 174th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
Virginia Tech averages 8.5 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. North Carolina A&T ranks 129th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Hokies rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Aggies rank 130th (35.2).
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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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