Jacksonville Dolphins vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Blacksburg.

Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech Prediction

Looking to win big? The Dolphins and Hokies face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Hokies are hosting the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -11 at home against Jacksonville.

Jacksonville vs. Virginia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Jacksonville Dolphins at Virginia Tech Hokies
Where: Blacksburg at Cassell Coliseum
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds VTECH -11, JAX +461 | VTECH -671 O/U 135.5

Dolphins Preview: Do the Dolphins Have What it Takes in Blacksburg?

Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games

Jacksonville improved to 2-1 on the season with a 71-62 win over South Carolina State on Thursday. The Dolphins were -6.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

Jacksonville trailed 32-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 44-30. The game’s total points came in under the O/U line of 145.5, with a combined 133 points.

Dolphins Offense Breakdown

Jacksonville's offense was fueled by their three-point shooting in their last game, hitting 54.5% from beyond the arc (12/22) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. Overall, they shot 48.1% from the field, with their two-point shooting at 43.8% (14/32) and free-throw shooting at just 50% (7/14).

Chris Arias was a standout, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 19 points in 24 minutes, shooting 77.8% overall. Zach Bell added 18 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 6 from deep. The Dolphins also recorded 20 assists and 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Dolphins Team Defense

Despite Jacksonville's defensive efforts, they allowed 62 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Dolphins gave up 14 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.

Jacksonville struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponent shot 54%, hitting 12 of 22 attempts. The Dolphins also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 7. Jacksonville allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Hokies Preview: Do the Hokies Have What it Takes at Home?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

The Hokies fell to Penn State 86-64 on Friday, November 15th, in a home game. Virginia Tech entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-29 at halftime, Virginia Tech allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game ended at 150, just under the 150.5-point O/U line.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Hokies put up 64 points, shooting 44.4% from the field. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 27.8% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 48.9%.

At the line, Virginia Tech shot 73.1%, making 19 of 26 free throws. Zach Hicks and Ace Baldwin Jr. each scored 19 points, with Hicks hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Baldwin dished out 10 assists, while Nick Kern Jr. was efficient, making 6 of 7 shots for 16 points.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense gave up 86 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the Hokies held their opponents to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 73%.

Dolphins vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Jacksonville has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last three games at home, the Hokies have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Dolphins have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Jacksonville posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
In their last five contests as the favorite, Virginia Tech has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.