Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NIT, Mar. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 15, 2023, 10:40 AM
  • Cincinnati (21-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech (19-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Watch this NIT Tournament game on ESPN2

The Virginia Tech Hokies (19-14) visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (21-12) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+5.5 -110O 151.5 -110+200
Cincinnati -5.5 -110U 151.5 -110-250

Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this NIT Tournament game with 62.3% confidence.

Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Virginia Tech and Cincinnati, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 23 away games (+12.50 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 23 away games (+11.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+15.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+10.70 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.05 Units / 25% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has gone 13-19 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.3 Units / -17.99% ROI
  • 19-13 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 12.95% ROI
  • 13-19 when betting the Under for -7.9 Units / -21.76% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has gone 21-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+8.9 Units / 25.25% ROI).

  • 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.08% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Over for -0.55 Units / -1.56% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -7.4% ROI

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.1

Virginia Tech has 14.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.4

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (334 assists/ 233 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Virginia Tech has a TS% of 51% since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (362 assists/ 245 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (362 assists/ 245 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has a 25% free throw rate (358 free throw attempts/1,458 field goal attempts) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Cincinnati has attempted 1,458 shots this season — most among AAC Teams

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.0 steals per game (169 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.4 steals per game (118 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (310 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (310 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (605 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cincinnati has averaged 6.0 steals per game (139 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cincinnati has averaged 6.2 steals per game (348 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,330/3,246) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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