Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange Prediction, 2/27/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Syracuse Orange

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Location: JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY

TV: ESPN+

JMA Wireless Dome is the site where the Syracuse Orange (18-10) will play the Virginia Tech Hokies (15-12) on Tuesday.

The Virginia Tech Hokies stepped onto the hardwood against Pittsburgh and took a loss by a score of 79-64 in their last contest. In the matter of fouls, the Hokies ended up finishing with 20 while Pittsburgh recorded 21 fouls. They made 9 of 21 tries from downtown. Pittsburgh finished the game at 66.7% at the free throw line by making 12 of 18 shots. On top of that, Pittsburgh collected 40 rebounds (9 offensive, 31 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Pittsburgh distributed 13 dimes and had 4 steals in the game. When discussing the defense, Virginia Tech allowed the other team to shoot 50.9% from the floor on 29 out of 57 shooting. They also dished out 13 assists for the contest while forcing the other team into 10 turnovers and getting 3 steals. When discussing getting rebounds, they collected 25 with 4 of them being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Hokies knocked down 13 of 17 attempts for a percentage of 76.5%. Virginia Tech finished the game having earned a 40.7% field goal percentage (24 of 59) and converted 3 of their 20 three-point shots.

Sean Pedulla is someone who was a major contributor for the contest. He accounted for 26 points on 7 of 14 shooting. He played 34 minutes and totaled 8 rebounds. He ended up shooting 50.0% from the field and recorded 7 assists.

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Virginia Tech will enter this matchup with a record of 15-12 so far this season. They are averaging 74.2 pts per contest (168th in the nation) while connecting on 46.0% from the floor. The Hokies are shooting 35.4% on shots from 3-point land (223 of 630) and 79.7% from the free throw line. As a team, Virginia Tech is collecting 32.4 boards per contest and has earned 408 dimes so far this year, which ranks 92nd in the nation in terms of passing the ball. They are giving up possession 11.3 times per game and as a basketball team they are committing 16.0 fouls on a nightly basis.

On the defensive end, the Hokies are able to force 11.8 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 17.1 personal fouls. They currently rank 132nd in college basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 338 relinquished on the season. The Hokies are giving up a field goal percentage of 44.6% (687 of 1,540) and they surrender 32.0 rebounds per contest as a team. They give up 33.9% on 3-point shots and they are 117th in the nation in PPG from their opponents (69.9).

When they last played, the Syracuse Orange got the victory with a final of 88-85 against Notre Dame. In relation to rebounds, Syracuse allowed Notre Dame to collect 27 overall (4 offensive). They finished 57.1% from beyond the arc by going 12 out of 21 and finished the game at 9 of 12 at the free throw line (75.0%). The Orange allowed Notre Dame to make 32 of their 52 tries from the floor which had them shooting 61.5% for the game. When this game wrapped up, the Orange went 34 for 64 from the floor which gave them a rate of 53.1%. In the matter of shots from distance, Syracuse made 7 out of their 16 attempts (43.8%). They were able to convert 13 of those for a rate of 72.2%. Notre Dame was called for 15 personal fouls in this contest which got the Orange to the free throw line for a total of 18 attempts. They also gave up possession of the ball 7 times, while earning 10 steals for the game. The Orange were able to snag 14 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 21 in the matchup.

Judah Mintz was important for the Orange in the game. He earned 21 points in his 33 mins on the court and added 3 dimes in this matchup. He made 7 of 14 for the matchup for a rate of 50.0%, and had 3 rebounds.

Syracuse has a record of 18-10 so far this season. As an offensive team, the Orange are connecting on 45.4% from the floor, which ranks them 137th in the nation. Syracuse has accounted for 2,136 pts so far this year (76.3 per game) and they grab 33.8 rebounds per contest. They are dishing out assists 13.8 times per contest (137th in D-1) and they are turning it over 11.3 times per contest. The Orange have committed 15.6 personal fouls per game while shooting 72.0% from the free throw line.

The Syracuse defense concedes 34.3% from downtown (222 of 647) and their opponents are connecting on 71.0% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 14.1 dimes and 38.2 boards per contest, which ranks 288th and 331st in college hoops. The Orange defensively are ranked 274th in college basketball in PPG allowed with 75.0. They are able to force 15.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 45.5% from the floor (299th in the nation).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Virginia Tech

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