The Virginia Tech Hokies (5-0) go head-to-head against the third-ranked Michigan State Spartans (3-1) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Spartans defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 94-46, while the Hokies beat the Delaware State Hornets 100-64.
Virginia Tech played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.145 (above their season average of 0.129) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.1 (above their season average of 24.1). For those same stats, Delaware State had marks of 0.048 and 17.9, respectively. Meanwhile, Michigan State played a perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.205) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.4 (above their season average of 33.9). Charleston Southern was 0.088 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. Xavier Tillman played a key role for Michigan State with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Virginia Tech was lifted by Isaiah Wilkins, who put up 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Michigan State takes on the elite defense of Virginia Tech. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Spartans rank ninth in offensive efficiency, while the Hokies are 18th in defensive efficiency.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Michigan State ranks eighth in rebounds per game (40.7) while Virginia Tech ranks 262nd (33.6).
- The Hokies rank 120th in steals per game (6.6) while the Spartans rank 245th (5.3).
- Michigan State averages 18.6 assists per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. Virginia Tech ranks 77th in assists allowed per game (12.0).
- The Spartans rank eighth in blocks per game (5.2) while the Hokies rank 229th (2.4).
- Virginia Tech averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Michigan State ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
