The Virginia Tech Hokies (4-0) look to extend their hot start when they meet the winless Delaware State Hornets (0-4) at Cassell Coliseum. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
In their last game, the Hokies had no trouble getting past the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 79-53, while the Hornets were beaten by the LIU Sharks, 92-84.
Virginia Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 15.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 19.8). Lehigh was 25.6 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Delaware State, on the other hand, held LIU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 24.8). Virginia Tech’s Landers Nolley II had a good outing, putting up 27 points and five rebounds. Delaware State, meanwhile, was led by John Crosby, who had 32 points and seven rebounds.
The prolific offense of Virginia Tech will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Delaware State. Since the 2018-19 season, the Hokies rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while the Hornets are 309th in defensive efficiency. The Hokies should have the edge on that end of the court. Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. The quick-paced Hornets rank 47th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Hokies rank 343rd.
Delaware State at Virginia Tech Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Delaware State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Virginia Tech ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Delaware State ranks 321st (41.8).
- The Hokies rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Hornets rank 241st (7.2).
- Virginia Tech ranks 80th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while Delaware State ranks 227th (4.1).
- The Hokies rank 40th in assists per game (15.3) while the Hornets rank 293rd (10.6).
- Delaware State averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Virginia Tech ranks 314th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
