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The Ohio State Buckeyes (21-13) will be looking to continue a five-game home winning run when hosting the Virginia Tech Hokies (19-14) on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Value City Arena. It airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Saturday’s matchup between the Buckeyes and the Hokies features the Buckeyes as 6-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 150.5.
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Odds
Point Spread for Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with sportsbooks listing Ohio State as the favorite.
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Ohio State has -245 odds to pick up the win, while Virginia Tech is listed at +200 to claim victory.
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 150.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 23, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Arena: Value City Arena
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Betting Trends
Ohio State is 16-17-1 against the spread this season. The Buckeyes have been moneyline favorites in 18 games this season and have come away with the win 13 times (72.2%) in those contests. Ohio State’s games this year have gone over the point total 60.6% of the time (20 out of 33 games with a set point total).
In Virginia Tech’s 33 games this season, it has 15 wins against the spread. The Hokies have compiled a 3-9 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 25% of those games). Virginia Tech’s games this season have hit the over on 18 of 33 set point totals (54.5%).
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Key Players to Watch
Ohio State
Bruce Thornton puts up 15.9 points and 4.5 assists per game — both team highs. He is also posting 3.5 rebounds, shooting 42.9% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game. Roddy Gayle Jr. puts up 13.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the floor. Jamison Battle averages 15.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per contest. Felix Okpara is tops on his team in rebounds per game (6.4), and also posts 6.2 points and 0.5 assists. Defensively, he puts up 0.4 steals and 2.2 blocked shots.
Virginia Tech
Sean Pedulla is the Hokies’ top scorer (16.4 points per game) and assist man (4.5), and posts 4.2 rebounds. Lynn Kidd is posting a team-high 6.6 rebounds per game. And he is producing 13.2 points and 1.1 assists, making 67.1% of his shots from the field (seventh in college basketball). Hunter Cattoor gets the Hokies 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He also posts 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Michael Collins Jr. is putting up 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest, making 34.9% of his shots from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 triples per game.
What you need to know about the Ohio State Buckeyes
With 75.3 points per game on offense, the Buckeyes are 121st in the country. On defense, they give up 69.9 points per contest, which ranks 108th in college basketball. Ohio State has been getting things done when it comes to rebounding this season, ranking best in the country in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds allowed per contest ().
The Buckeyes are scoring 77.4 points per game at home. In away games, they are averaging 68.0 points per contest. Ohio State is making 7.1 threes per game (218th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while owning a 34.5% three-point percentage (154th-ranked). So far this season, the Buckeyes are allowing 6.9 treys per game (152nd-ranked in college basketball) and are allowing opposing teams to shoot 34.8% (247th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
The Buckeyes are 8-2 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games. Six of Ohio State’s last 10 contests have hit the over. Ohio State has averaged 75.3 points per game over its last 10 contests, the same amount it has put up on average this season. Ohio State’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 69.5 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 69.9 points per game its opponents average this season.
What you need to know about the Virginia Tech Hokies
In 2023-24, the Hokies are 132nd in college basketball on offense (75.0 points scored per game) and 133rd defensively (70.7 points allowed). In 2023-24, Virginia Tech is best in the nation in rebounds ( per game) and best in rebounds allowed ().
At home the Hokies are scoring 79.2 points per game, 9.1 more than they are averaging away (70.1). In 2023-24, Virginia Tech is 102nd in college basketball in 3-point makes (8.2 per game) and 121st in 3-point percentage (35.1%). Giving up 6.6 3-pointers per game and conceding 34.1% from downtown, the Hokies are 118th and 198th in college basketball, respectively, in those categories.
The Hokies are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 contests. Six of Virginia Tech’s past 10 outings have hit the over. Over its previous 10 games, Virginia Tech is averaging 77.3 points per contest, 2.3 more than its season average (75.0). While the Hokies are allowing 70.7 points per game in 2023-24, they have been worse over their previous 10 games, allowing 73.5 points per contest.
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Ohio State, and we project that Virginia Tech will cover the spread (Ohio State -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 150.5 points.
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