The Virginia Tech Hokies (8-3) will be at home in Cassell Coliseum when they clash against the VMI Keydets (5-7). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
VMI Keydets vs. Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Hokies defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 73-46, while the Keydets beat the Ferrum Panthers 78-60.
VMI played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.368 (above their season average of 0.161) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 28.5). Ferrum was 0.036 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.553 (below their season average of 0.563) and a free throw rate of 0.175 (above their season average of 0.145). Gardner-Webb was 0.355 and 0.127, respectively, for those same stats. Virginia Tech was lifted by Landers Nolley II, who finished with 18 points and nine rebounds. Kamdyn Curfman had a good game for VMI, contributing 16 points and five rebounds.
The Hokies won the lone game between these two teams last season, 89-68. Getting to the free throw line was one of Virginia Tech’s biggest advantages. They had 25 free throw attempts, while VMI had just 14. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Virginia Tech could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Hokies currently rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while VMI ranks 315th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Keydets rank 33rd in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Hokies rank 296th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.9 percent).
VMI Keydets at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- VMI averages 30.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the country. Virginia Tech ranks 244th in three pointers allowed per game (27.6).
- The Hokies rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.1) while the Keydets rank 58th (5.1).
- Virginia Tech ranks 162nd in rebounds per game (35.1) while VMI ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
- The Hokies average 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. The Keydets rank 182nd in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- Virginia Tech ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while VMI ranks 110th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Keydets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 11.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
