Penn State Nittany Lions vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

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

Penn State vs Virginia Tech Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Nittany Lions versus the Hokies? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD. Penn State is the -6 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 150 points.

Penn State vs. Virginia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions at Virginia Tech Hokies
Where: Baltimore at CFG Bank Arena
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds PENNST -6, PENNST -252 | VTECH +202 O/U 150

Nittany Lions Preview: Will Penn State Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Penn State Nittany Lions Recent Game

Penn State cruised to a 92-62 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. The Nittany Lions were -31.5 point favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 154, just over the O/U line of 152.5.

Penn State led 45-38 at halftime but clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 47 of their own.

Nittany Lions Offense Breakdown

Penn State put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-27 from three-point range.

Puff Johnson led the way with 20 points, shooting 87.5% overall and 75% from three. Ace Baldwin added 16 points and 6 assists, while Valentino Pinedo contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds. The Nittany Lions dished out 19 assists and grabbed 12 offensive boards, hitting 75% of their free throws.

Nittany Lions Team Defense

Despite giving up 62 points, Penn State's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts (25/42). They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws (75%).

From beyond the arc, Penn State's defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies Preview: Can Virginia Tech Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech picked up a 58-52 win over Winthrop on Monday, November 11th. The Hokies were favored by 9 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (110) fell well short of the O/U line of 153.5.

After trailing 25-23 at halftime, Virginia Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Winthrop 35-27 to secure the win.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, with two-point shooting at 39.3% and three-point shooting at 27.6% (8/29).

They hit 66.7% of their free throws and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists. Kasen Harrison led the team with 19 points, while Jaden Schutt and K.J. Doucet each added 17 points, with Doucet hitting 75% of his threes (3/4) and Schutt connecting on 5 of 10 from deep.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 11/28, a 39% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 8 threes on 29 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%.

Nittany Lions vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Penn State has an ATS record of 1-0-2 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Hokies have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Virginia Tech has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 2-8 straight up.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Nittany Lions have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.