Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2024, 11:13 AM
  • Pittsburgh (15-9) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech (12-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Virginia Tech / Pittsburgh TV channel: CW

The Virginia Tech Hokies (12-14) visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (15-9) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+2.5 -105O 142.5 -105+125
Pittsburgh -2.5 -115U 142.5 -115-155

Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.30 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+9.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.35 Units / -15.21% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.28% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.65 Units / 2.26% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -11.6% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 15-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.1 Units / 17.74% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 4.64% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.02% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -15.33% ROI

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (167 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (560 assists/ 347 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Virginia Tech has averaged 73.5 points per game (1,544 points/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Virginia Tech has averaged 1.45 points per shot (831 points/573 shots) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.36

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has attempted 308 threes in the second half this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has attempted 619 threes this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has made 276 three-pointers in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (186 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (294 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.6 steals per game (117 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has allowed 30.3 points per game (637 points/21 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.6

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,552 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (609 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (159/527) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh has averaged 5.3 steals per game (127 steals/24 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.9


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