The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (3-7) will travel to Cassell Coliseum to square off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-3). The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hokies defeated the Chattanooga Mocs, 63-58, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs got blown out by the Kennesaw State Owls, 85-61.
Virginia Tech played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.186 (above their season average of 0.140) and a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 14.7). Chattanooga was 0.094 and 14.8, respectively, for those same stats. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 16.9). Virginia Tech was lifted by Landers Nolley II, who finished with 19 points and six rebounds. Jose Perez was a key piece for Gardner-Webb with 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Hokies won the sole game between these two teams last season, 87-59. Virginia Tech’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Hokies had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 4), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 20) and total rebounds (33 vs. 24). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The high-powered offense of Virginia Tech (42nd in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 111.3) will square off against the bottom-tier defense of Gardner-Webb (306th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 106.8). The Hokies figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Virginia Tech ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Gardner-Webb ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
- The Hokies are sixth in the nation with 4.2 steals allowed per game while the Runnin’ Bulldogs are 51st with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- Virginia Tech ranks 185th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Gardner-Webb ranks 226th (32.8).
- The Hokies average 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 27th in the country. The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 194th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Virginia Tech ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Gardner-Webb ranks 68th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
- The Hokies have been outscored by an average of 8.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Virginia Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 8.0 points.
