Virginia Tech vs Pitt Predictions and Odds Feb 7
Virginia Tech vs Pitt Betting Preview
Monday night’s Virginia Tech vs Pitt clash in the ACC features two teams heading in two directions, with the Hokies on a three-game win streak and the Panthers on a three-game losing streak. At the time of posting, Virginia Tech has opened as a 13-point home favorite over the visiting Panthers, with the total sitting at 129.5 points.
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| Monday, February 7 | ACC Basketball Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Virginia Tech Hokies -13 vs Pitt Panthers |
| Total: | 129.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT |
| Arena: | Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg, Virginia |
| TV: | ACC Network |
Virginia Tech vs Pitt Analysis
Pittsburgh is 8-15 on the season, and 12-11 against the spread. The Panthers average 62.5 points per game while giving up 66.7 points per game. Pittsburgh is 1-7 straight-up on the road and 4-4 against the spread in those road games. The under is 12-10 in games involving Pittsburgh this season, including four out of those seven road games.
Virginia Tech is 13-10 on the season, and 11-12 against the spread. The Hokies average 70.8 points per game while giving up 62.7 points per game. Virginia Tech is 7-3 straight-up at home and 6-4 against the spread in home games. The over is 12-11 in games involving Virginia Tech this season, with six of the Hokies’ ten home games going over the total.
Pitt’s Protection Issues
Pitt’s offense struggles in a number of key areas, but the most-glaring is turnovers. The Panthers are No. 320 in turnover rate in the country and No. 203 in effective field goal percentage. Pitt turns the ball over on 21.2-percent of its possessions, and they are No. 299 in forcing turnovers. So not only do they struggle to hold onto the ball, they don’t create easy possessions for themselves by forcing turnovers on the other end.
Where’s the Whistle?
Pitt’s only chance to stay competitive in this one will likely come at the free throw line. The Panthers are No. 2 in free throw rate, while the Hokies are No. 339 in getting to the foul line. Over 24-percent of the Panthers’ points this season have come from the foul line (fourth-highest rate in the country). Only 13.1-percent of the Hokies’ points have come from the free throw line (No. 347).
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College Basketball Stat Sheet
Each day, WagerTalk handicapper Ralph Michaels puts together his College Basketball Stat Sheet, which offers a head-to-head comparison for how teams are performing in a number of key areas heading into a game. Check out Monday’s sheet, with notes on this Virginia Tech vs Pitt contest.
Under the Radar | College Basketball Betting Tips
Which teams are being under-valued as we head into February? WagerTalk college basketball handicapper Drew Martin offers his thoughts on a handful of squads that might be laying under the betting radar.
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