The No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies (5-0) head to Penn State to take on the Nittany Lions (3-2) in a matchup that pits great offense against superb defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Prediction
In the Hokies’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 75-37. The Hokies were 7-9 from the free throw line (77.8 percent) and held the Red Flash to an effective field goal percentage of 0.293 (below their season average of 0.402). Ty Outlaw played well for Virginia Tech, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Nittany Lions lost a tough one against the Bradley Braves in their last game, 59-56. Bradley’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Penn State, who had a mark of 0.322. The Braves’ mark was below their season average of 0.521, while the Nittany Lions’ was below their season average of 0.534. Penn State’s Lamar Stevens had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 27 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Penn State in this showdown. The Nittany Lions rank 84th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 percent), while Virginia Tech ranks 246th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent) dating back to last season. Also, the Hokies rank 22nd in offensive efficiency (114.9), while the Nittany Lions rank 38th in defensive efficiency (98.0).
Virginia Tech Hokies at Penn State Nittany Lions Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Penn State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn State ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Virginia Tech ranks 315th (25.6).
The Nittany Lions rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Hokies rank 256th (2.3).
Penn State ranks 153rd in rebounds per game (35.8) while Virginia Tech ranks 294th (32.7).
The Hokies rank 18th in assists per game (16.6) while the Nittany Lions rank 158th (13.6).
Virginia Tech ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Penn State ranks 80th (5.6).
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