Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

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Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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  • Virginia Tech is a -13.5 point favorite vs Jacksonville
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Jacksonville / Virginia Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The Jacksonville Dolphins visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Nov. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Blacksburg, VA.

Virginia Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Jacksonville vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Jacksonville vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jacksonville+13.5 -110O 135.5 -115+675
Virginia Tech -13.5 -110U 135.5 -105-1100

Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Jacksonville vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Jacksonville has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Jacksonville has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Jacksonville have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Jacksonville has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+4.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.67 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

Jacksonville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -21.28% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 3.82% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Jacksonville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville had a TS% of 45% last season — 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Jacksonville averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (370 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Jacksonville averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (409 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Jacksonville averaged 36% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (672 free throw attempts/1,869 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (253 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Virginia Tech shot 47% (805/1,731) last season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Virginia Tech shot 79% from the free throw line (463/584) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Virginia Tech shot 79% from the free throw line (302/384) in the second half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Jacksonville Defensive Stats & Trends:

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Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,193 points/1,765 shots) last season — tied for 3rd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Virginia Tech allowed opponents to shoot 45% (798/1,765) last season — 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%


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