Michigan Wolverines vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

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

Michigan vs Virginia Tech Prediction

Planning on watching today's Wolverines and Hokies game? Catch the action at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, FL, as the Hokies hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FS1. Michigan is the -10.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 145 points.

Michigan vs. Virginia Tech Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Michigan Wolverines at Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Where: Fort Myers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds MICH -10.5, MICH -608 | VTECH +432 O/U 145

Wolverines Preview: Will the Wolverines Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Michigan improved to 3-0 with a 72-49 win over Tarleton State on Thursday. The Wolverines, heavy favorites at -31, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (121) fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Leading 40-30 at halftime, Michigan’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 19 points while scoring 32.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Michigan put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 55.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.3% of their threes (6/22). At the free-throw line, they shot 69.6% (16/23) and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Roddy Gayle Jr. led the way, shooting 85.7% overall and perfect from three-point range. Bubu Benjamin hit 5 threes on 7 attempts, finishing with 15 points. Tre Donaldson added 13 points and 5 assists, while Sam Walters contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan's defense held their opponent to 49 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Wolverines gave up 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Michigan limited their opponent to 6 threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. The Wolverines also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 69%. Michigan allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies Preview: Will the Hokies Find a Way to Win at Home?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech’s season took a hit with a 74-64 home loss to Jacksonville on Wednesday. The Hokies, who were -15 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 138, just over the pre-game O/U line of 134.

Virginia Tech led 39-29 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 45. This collapse cost them the game and raised concerns about their ability to close out games.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech managed just 64 points in their latest game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, hitting only 60% from the line.

Zimi Nwokeji led the Hokies with 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from three-point range. Robert McCray added 17 points and 8 assists, while Mylyjael Poteat contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense gave up 74 points, with their opponent shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 38 shots to fall for 44% shooting.

From three-point range, Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 6 of 18 shooting, or 33%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 12 for 60%. Virginia Tech allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Wolverines vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Wolverines last ten road games, the team averaged 61 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-10, while going 0-10 straight-up.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Hokies offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 78. Virginia Tech posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 2-8 ATS.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
  • Michigan has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Michigan vs Virginia Tech Prediction & Free Pick

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