Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 27, 2024, 10:45 AM
  • Syracuse (11-17) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech (12-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Virginia Tech / Syracuse TV channel: ESPNU

The Virginia Tech Hokies (12-15) visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (11-17) on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.

Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+1.5 -110O 153.5 -110+105
Syracuse -1.5 -110U 153.5 -110-125

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.45 Units / 24% 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 have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+4.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+3.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / -18.21% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -0.64% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.65 Units / 2.17% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -11.17% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 9-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.8 Units / -36.43% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +9 Units / 11.71% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -0.84% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.07% 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

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 40% (281/700) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has averaged 42.0 points per game (965 points/23 games) in the second half this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 39.6

Syracuse is shooting 30% from three (79/260) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse is shooting 33% from three (161/496) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/16 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (350 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Syracuse has averaged 9.3 steals per game (215 steals/23 games) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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