Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

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

Pittsburgh vs Virginia Tech Prediction

The Panthers and Hokies are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPNU. The Hokies will host the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Pittsburgh is favored bt -8.5 vs. Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is 141.5 points.

Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Panthers at Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Where: Blacksburg at Cassell Coliseum
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds PITT -8.5, PITT -388 | VTECH +299 O/U 141.5

Panthers Preview: Will Pittsburgh Make it Happen on the Road?

Pittsburgh’s season record dropped to 7-2 after a 90-57 loss to Mississippi State on Wednesday. The Panthers were +6 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 150.

Pittsburgh trailed 47-25 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 32 points in the second half while allowing 43.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 31.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, with two-point shooting at 31.6% and three-point shooting at 30.8% (8/26). They managed 14 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team.

KeShawn Murphy was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 8/10 shooting and grabbing 7 rebounds in 24 minutes. Jaland Lowe added 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Michael Nwoko contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7/9 from the field.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite Pittsburgh's defensive struggles, they gave up 90 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 30 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 69% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense saw 7 threes go down on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%.

Hokies Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Virginia Tech?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

The Hokies dropped to 3-5 on the season after an 80-64 loss to Vanderbilt on Wednesday, December 4th. Virginia Tech was a +6 underdog at home and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 39-34 at halftime, the Hokies were outscored 41-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game (144) fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech managed just 64 points in their latest game, shooting 38.3% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they hit 76.9% of their free throws, going 10-for-13 from the line.

Jason Edwards led the way with 19 points in 21 minutes, hitting 3 of 7 threes. Jaden Schutt and MJ Collins Jr. each added 15 points, with Schutt connecting on 5 of 11 from deep. Mylyjael Poteat contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.

Hokies Team Defense

Despite giving up 80 points, Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-pointers on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Virginia Tech's defense limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 29 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 shots for 76%. The Hokies gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Panthers vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Pittsburgh has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-3-1. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
  • Although Virginia Tech has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 69 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Virginia Tech has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Pittsburgh vs Virginia Tech Prediction & Free Pick

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