The No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies (4-0) try to remain unbeaten when they meet the Saint Francis U Red Flash (1-3) at Cassell Coliseum. The game will air on ACC Network at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Prediction
In the Red Flash’s last outing, they were dismantled by the No. 7 North Carolina Tar Heels, 101-76. North Carolina’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Saint Francis U. The Tar Heels had a rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.562), while the Red Flash posted a mark of 0.418. Keith Braxton had a good outing for Saint Francis U, putting up 14 points, nine rebounds and five steals.
Virginia Tech beat the No. 23 Purdue Boilermakers in their last matchup, 89-83. The Hokies knocked down 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). With 23 points and six assists, Justin Robinson had a good game for Virginia Tech.
The prolific offense of Virginia Tech will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Saint Francis U. Since the 2017-18 season, the Hokies rank 20th in offensive efficiency, while the Red Flash are 267th in defensive efficiency. The Hokies should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia Tech ranks 21st in assists per game (16.5) while Saint Francis U ranks 303rd in assists allowed per game (16.1).
The Hokies rank 95th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Red Flash rank 258th (37.0).
Saint Francis U averages 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 183rd in the country. Virginia Tech ranks 299th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Hokies rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Red Flash rank 73rd (5.5).
Virginia Tech ranks 206th in blocks allowed per game (3.7) while Saint Francis U ranks 249th (4.2).
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