Virginia Tech vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 23

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  • Ohio State (16-17) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech (15-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Virginia Tech / Ohio State TV channel: ESPN+

The Virginia Tech Hokies (15-18) visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (16-17) on Mar. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Columbus, OH.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+5.5 -105O 150.5 -115+200
Ohio State -5.5 -115U 150.5 -105-250

Virginia Tech vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia Tech vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+10.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.25 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+13.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+9.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 14-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -15.72% ROI).

  • 17-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.24% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting the Over for +2.45 Units / 6.71% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -15.77% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -7.34% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -1.85% ROI
  • 20-14 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 14-20 when betting the Under for -8 Units / -21.39% ROI

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (245 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (511 assists/ 324 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Virginia Tech is shooting 36% from three (130/361) in the first half this season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Virginia Tech is shooting 79% from the free throw line (447/564) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (353 rebounds/31 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Ohio State is shooting 79% from the free throw line (282/356) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State is shooting 33% from three (114/342) in the first half this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (458/604) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.2 steals per game (215 steals/41 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (342 steals/64 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (342 steals/64 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (166 steals/31 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio State has averaged 5.5 steals per game (202 steals/37 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,161 points/1,832 shots) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Ohio State has allowed 69.7 points per game (2,161 points/31 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.2


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