GAME:  #745  Virginia Tech vs #746  Villanova
TIME:    11/28/2020 – 8:00p EST
SPREAD:   Villanova -8.5
TOTAL:      138

The #3 Villanova Wildcats (2-0) face the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on Saturday at 8 p.m. EST. Villanova and Virginia Tech are both looking to put winning streaks together. The Wildcats beat Arizona State by 9 on Thursday and Virginia Tech is coming off a 77-62 home win over Radford on Wednesday. Both of these teams posted winning records against the non-conference competition last season. Villanova went 11-2 against teams outside its conference, while Virginia Tech went 9-2 in such games.

VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES

The Virginia Tech Hokies took the Saturday matchup against Villanova in place of Temple, which was forced to pause all basketball activities due to COVID-19. The Hokies are averaging 77 points on 48.3% shooting while allowing 62 points on 39.6% shooting. Keve Aluma is averaging 19 points and 3 rebounds while Nahiem Alleyne is averaging 14 points and 2 assists. The Hokies are shooting 42.3% from beyond the arc and 72.7% from the free-throw line.

VILLANOVA WILDCATS

The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 79.5 points on 49.2% shooting while allowing 70.5 points on 45.2% shooting. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is averaging 23 points and 9 rebounds while Justin Moore is averaging 15 points and 6 rebounds. The Wildcats are shooting 34% from beyond the arc and 69.2% from the free-throw line.

TRENDS(covers.com)

VIRGINIA TECH

• Under is 3-0-1 in Hokies last 4 games following an ATS loss.
• Under is 4-0 in Hokies last 4 games as an underdog.
• Hokies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up win.
• Hokies are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog.

VILLANOVA

• Under is 6-1 in Wildcats last 7 games following an ATS win.
• Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
• Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
• Under is 20-6 in Wildcats last 26 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

VIRGINIA TECH vs VILLANOVA PREDICTION

Virginia Tech lost a few key players from last season’s mediocre team while Villanova has most of their key players in action. Villanova has more talent, size, and depth on the roster. Virginia Tech has the ability to put up a lot of points but Villanova plays tough defense. If Villanova can keep the Hokies from scoring over 70 points they should be able to cover the spread and win by double-digits. The Bookie is rolling with the Wildcats in this one. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:          Villanova -8.5  -110
Fade the Public:   Virginia Tech
Sharp Action:       Villanova

Risk 1.1 Units to win 1 unit on Villanova to win 9 or more.

Additional Plays:

1:00 PM EST:  #718 Penn St. -19  
1.1 Units to win 1 Unit on Penn St. to win by 20 or more.