The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) hope to remain undefeated when they go head-to-head against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (2-1) at Cassell Coliseum. The game begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Hokies defeated the USC Upstate Spartans 80-57, while the Mountain Hawks beat the Cairn University Highlanders 80-43.
Lehigh dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.235 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.471. Cairn University put up marks of 0.081 and 0.250, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over USC Upstate. The Hokies had a rate of 0.647, while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.406. Virginia Tech rallied around Landers Nolley II, who recorded 23 points and six rebounds. Jakob Alamudun, meanwhile played a key role for Lehigh with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Virginia Tech appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Hokies rank 17th in offensive efficiency, while the Mountain Hawks rank 215th in defensive efficiency since last season. It will also be a battle of contrasting styles as the aggressively-paced Mountain Hawks rank 45th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Hokies rank 345th.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Virginia Tech averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Lehigh ranks 273rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Hokies rank 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while the Mountain Hawks rank 176th (35.1).
- Lehigh ranks 219th in blocks per game (2.6) while Virginia Tech ranks 241st (2.4).
- The Hokies average 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 86th in the NCAA. The Mountain Hawks rank 307th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- Virginia Tech ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Lehigh ranks 226th (7.0).
