The undefeated 13th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (4-0) look to remain undefeated when they meet the Saint Francis U Red Flash (1-3) at Cassell Coliseum. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hokies defeated the 23rd-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 89-83, while the Red Flash lost big to the seventh-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 101-76.
Virginia Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.122) and a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). Purdue was 0.115 and 16.5, respectively, for those same stats. Saint Francis U, meanwhile, forced North Carolina into a turnover percentage of 19.0 (above their season average of 13.4). Virginia Tech was lifted by Justin Robinson, who contributed 23 points and six assists. Keith Braxton played a key role for Saint Francis U with 14 points, nine rebounds and five steals.
The high-octane offense of Virginia Tech will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Saint Francis U. Since the 2017-18 season, the Hokies rank 20th in offensive efficiency, while the Red Flash are 267th in defensive efficiency. The Hokies should have the edge on that end of the court.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Virginia Tech ranks 21st in assists per game (16.5) while Saint Francis U ranks 303rd in assists allowed per game (16.1).
- The Hokies rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Red Flash rank 73rd (5.5).
- Virginia Tech ranks 206th in blocks allowed per game (3.7) while Saint Francis U ranks 249th (4.2).
- The Hokies rank 95th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Red Flash rank 258th (37.0).
- Saint Francis U averages 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 183rd in the nation. Virginia Tech ranks 299th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
