USC Upstate Spartans vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

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

USC Upstate vs Virginia Tech Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Hokies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Virginia Tech is favored by -20.5 vs. USC Upstate.

USC Upstate vs. Virginia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: USC Upstate Spartans at Virginia Tech Hokies
Where: Blacksburg at Cassell Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds VTECH -20.5, SCUP +2250 | VTECH -9500 O/U 150

Spartans Preview: Can the Spartans Lock in a Road Win?

USC Upstate opened their season with a 97-66 loss to NC State on Monday. The Spartans went into the game as +24 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 163 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.

USC Upstate trailed 50-35 at halftime and managed just 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47 points to NC State.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

USC Upstate struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 14.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.9%, but they managed to score 66 points thanks in part to their 77.8% free-throw shooting, making 21 of 27 attempts.

The Spartans grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each scored 14 points, with Pass hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field in 17 minutes of action.

Spartans Team Defense

USC Upstate struggled defensively, giving up 97 points on 55% shooting. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing 70% shooting on 41 attempts.

From beyond the arc, they allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 21 times, where they hit 12 free throws.

Hokies Preview: Does Virginia Tech Stand a Chance at Home?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech opened their season with an 83-60 win over Delaware State on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Hokies were -18.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined points of 143 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Leading 40-32 at halftime, Virginia Tech tightened their defense in the 2nd half, holding the Hornets to 28 points while scoring 43 themselves.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech's offense put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 47.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 63% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 28 threes. At the free-throw line, the Hokies went 22 for 33, shooting 66.7%.

Martaz Robinson led the way with 30 points, shooting 6 of 10 overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Toibu Lawal added 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three. Mylyjael Poteat contributed 14 points and 5 assists, hitting 5 of 7 shots.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense gave up 60 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Hokies allowed 63% shooting, with their opponent hitting 17 of 27 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 32% shooting, as they made 9 of 28 attempts. The Hokies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 for 66%. Virginia Tech gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Spartans vs Hokies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Spartans have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Virginia Tech has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Spartans have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. USC Upstate posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hokies have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 7-3.