Pittsburgh vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 7

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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  • Pittsburgh is a -8.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Pittsburgh / Virginia Tech TV channel: ESPNU

The Pittsburgh Panthers visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Blacksburg, VA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pittsburgh-8.5 -110O 141.5 -105-400
Virginia Tech +8.5 -110U 141.5 -115+310

Pittsburgh vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today:

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

Pittsburgh vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 67.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+20.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+13.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 away games (+10.65 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.92 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI).

  • 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.95 Units / 5.11% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -14.14% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 7.07% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 1-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI).

  • 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.5 Units / -16.2% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -29.21% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.54% ROI

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (97/306) in the second half last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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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