The Virginia Tech Hokies (14-5, 5-3 ACC) will be at Silvio O. Conte Forum to meet the Boston College Eagles (9-10, 3-5 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
In their last game, the Eagles lost a close one to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 74-72, while the Hokies won a close one over the North Carolina Tar Heels, 79-77.
Virginia Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 12.9) and a free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.182). For those same stats, North Carolina had marks of 15.2 and 0.219, respectively. Boston College, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (12-13; 92.3 percent). Jay Heath was a key piece for Boston College with 16 points. Landers Nolley II led the way for Virginia Tech, recording 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Hokies won the sole game between these two teams last season, 77-66. Virginia Tech’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Hokies had 10 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Eagles had five and 25, respectively. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a tough game for Boston College on the offensive glass. The Eagles rank 293rd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while Virginia Tech ranks 44th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent). Moreover, the Hokies rank second in turnover percentage (14.3 percent), while the Eagles rank 34th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.4 percent).
Virginia Tech Hokies at Boston College Eagles Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boston College ranks 111th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Virginia Tech ranks 263rd (26.0).
- The Hokies rank 158th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Eagles rank 242nd (33.2).
- Virginia Tech ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Boston College ranks 67th (3.1).
- The Hokies rank 31st in assists per game (15.8) while the Eagles rank 164th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Boston College ranks 25th in steals per game (8.7) while Virginia Tech ranks 155th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hokies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
