Winthrop Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 11/11/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winthrop Eagles vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Location: Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN+

The Winthrop Eagles (1-0) are hitting the road to Cassell Coliseum on Monday where they will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0).

The Winthrop Eagles faced off with Piedmont and went home with a win by a final score of 125-65 in their last game. Winthrop ended the game with a 52.3% FG percentage (46 of 88) and converted 13 of their 40 3-pointers. When they shot from the free throw line, the Eagles buried 20 of their 28 tries for a rate of 71.4%. In relation to hauling in boards, they compiled a total of 58 with 25 of them being of the offensive sort. They also distributed 20 dimes for the game in addition to creating 15 turnovers and earning 10 steals. When talking about defending, Winthrop allowed 36.4% from the floor on 24 of 66 shooting. Piedmont recorded 12 dimes and had 4 steals for the game. Furthermore, Piedmont totaled 23 rebounds (4 offensive, 19 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Piedmont ended up shooting 75.0% from the charity stripe by knocking down 9 of their 12 attempts. They also buried 8 out of their 24 tries from long range. In regard to personal fouls, the Eagles ended up finishing with 14 and Piedmont recorded 22 personal fouls.

Kelton Talford is one guy who was important in the game. He totaled 17 points on 7 out of 10 shooting. He was on the court for 23 minutes and grabbed 9 boards. He finished 70.0% from the floor and also totaled 1 assist.

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Winthrop comes into this contest with a win-loss record of 1-0 for the year. They are averaging 125.0 points per game (5th in D-1) while hitting 52.3% from the field. The Eagles are shooting 32.5% on shots from distance (13 of 40) and 71.4% from the free throw line. As a unit, Winthrop is collecting 63.0 rebounds per contest and has accounted for 20 dimes on the season, which has them ranked 156th in the country in terms of passing the ball. They turn it over 9.0 times per contest and as a group are committing 14.0 fouls per game.

On defense, the Eagles are able to force 17.0 turnovers per game and they draw 22.0 personal fouls. They currently rank 155th in D-1 in giving up assists to the opposition with 12 surrendered on the year. Eagles defensively are giving up a field goal percentage of 36.4% (24 of 66) and they surrender 25.0 rebounds per game as a squad. They give up 33.3% on shots from beyond the perimeter and they are ranked 154th in college basketball in PPG allowed (65.0).

The last time they took the court, the Virginia Tech Hokies walked away with a victory by a final of 83-60 when they played Delaware State. In the matter of attacking the glass, Virginia Tech allowed Delaware State to snag 27 in total (9 on the offensive side). They shot 30.0% from beyond the arc by connecting on 3 out of 10 and walked away from this one shooting 23 out of 30 at the free throw line (76.7%). The Hokies permitted Delaware State to bury 17 out of their 49 attempts from the field which gave them a rate of 34.7% for the matchup. In all, the Hokies walked away from this one shooting 26 for 55 from the floor which had them at 47.3%. With respect to shooting from beyond the arc, Virginia Tech converted 9 of their 28 tries (32.1%). They were able to bury 22 of those for a percentage of 66.7%. Delaware State was called for 23 fouls for this contest which got the Hokies to the charity stripe for 33 attempts. They turned it over 14 times, while earning 6 steals for this game. The Hokies were able to snag 27 defensive boards and 11 offensive boards for a total of 38 in the game.

Toibu Lawal was important for the Hokies in this game. He scored 23 points in his 27 minutes on the court and accounted for 2 assists for the contest. He converted 6 of 9 for the game giving him a rate of 66.7%, and added 8 rebounds.

Virginia Tech has a win-loss mark of 1-0 on the year. In terms of offensive execution, the Hokies are shooting 47.3% from the floor, which ranks 165th in the nation. Virginia Tech has earned 83 pts for the year (83.0 per game) and they average 41.0 rebounds per game. They are assisting teammates 20.0 times per contest (76th in Division 1) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 16.0 times per game. The Hokies are committing 21.0 personal fouls every game and they connect on 66.7% from the free throw line.

The Hokies on the defensive side of the court are 106th in college basketball in points allowed per contest with 60.0. They are forcing their opponents into 16.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 34.7% from the field (87th in Division 1). The Virginia Tech defense concedes 30.0% on shots from 3-point land (3 of 10) and opponents are making 76.7% of their free throw shots. They concede 8.0 dimes and 29.0 boards on a nightly basis, which ranks 81st and 82nd in the country.

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

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Winthrop

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