The No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies (7-1) will attempt to prolong their five-game winning streak against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-8) at Cassell Coliseum. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they blew out the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (60.0 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 33.4). South Carolina State was led by Ozante Fields, who put up 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Hokies won big over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs in their last game, 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.
Virginia Tech could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Hokies rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while South Carolina State ranks 339th in defensive efficiency since last season.
Damni Applewhite has averaged 0 points over the last five games for South Carolina State.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia Tech ranks 24th in assists per game (16.8) while South Carolina State ranks 270th (10.9).
The Hokies rank 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Bulldogs rank 277th (18.1).
South Carolina State ranks 212th in rebounds per game (34.5) while Virginia Tech ranks 284th (32.7).
The Hokies rank 36th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Bulldogs rank 72nd (5.6).
Virginia Tech ranks 229th in blocks per game (2.4) while South Carolina State ranks 235th (2.2).
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