The Washington Huskies (7-3) challenge the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies (8-1) at Boardwalk Hall. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Washington Huskies ATS Prediction
In the Hokies’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed 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). Virginia Tech was led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Huskies won big over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their last contest, 73-55. The Huskies had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 21.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 20.6). With 13 points and seven assists, David Crisp played well for Washington.
The Hokies won the only contest against the Huskies last season, 103-79. Virginia Tech did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (28-36; 77.8 percent). Washington, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 19.0).
Jaylen Nowell has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Washington.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Washington ranks 288th in possessions per game (70.0) and Virginia Tech is 286th (69.5) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Hokies’ second-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.584) will square off against the Huskies’ 39th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.495).
Virginia Tech vs. Washington ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia Tech ranks seventh in assists per game (16.8) while Washington ranks 233rd (11.6).
The Huskies rank 50th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Hokies rank 225th (25.4).
Washington ranks third in blocks per game (5.5) while Virginia Tech ranks 126th (2.4).
The Hokies rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Huskies rank 127th (35.1).
Virginia Tech ranks 18th in steals per game (6.4) while Washington ranks 76th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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