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When the Virginia Tech Hokies visit the Old Dominion Monarchs on Thursday afternoon, they are the "road" team. The Sun Belt team squares off against an ACC opponent on the hardwood at Palmetto State in a first-round Charleston Classic showdown.
In their most recent game, played at home on a Monday night, Old Dominion defeated Virginia Wesleyan 72-58. The most recent game, played by Virginia Tech, saw them defeat William & Mary at home 94-77 while covering the spread as a nine-point favorite.
Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Betting Odds
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Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Match Details
Fixture: Monarchs at Hokies
Date and Time: Thursday, November 17 at 2:00 PM ET
Venue: TD Arena, Charleston, SC
Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Key Stats
After losing to Drexel on the road, the Monarchs triumphed against Virginia Wesleyan on Monday night. The Monarchs, who are now 2-1 on the year, will try to defeat the Hokies and advance to the semifinals. The Monarchs are shooting 27.3% from beyond the arc while making an average of four three-pointers per game.
With an average of 71.7 points per game this season, the Monarchs' offense ranks 231st in the country. The Monarchs average 44.3 rebounds per game while also dispensing an average of 12.7 assists per game. The Monarchs are 124th in the country in scoring defense, as they allow an average of 64.7 points per game, which is above average.
The Hokies defeated William & Mary in their prior home game to go 3-0 on the year. As they hit the field in this match, the Hokies aim to maintain their perfect record. Virginia Tech ranks 14th in the nation with a team field goal percentage of 54.8% for the year. The Hokies average 11.7 triples per game while shooting 44.9% from three-point range.
The Hokies have had an average offensive performance this season, ranking 31st in the nation in scoring offense with 89 points per game. The Hokies are 61st in the nation with an average of 35.3 boards per game and 17.3 assists per game this season. The Hokies have a strong defense, ranking 93rd in the US in scoring defense with 62 points allowed per game.
Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Best Picks and Prediction
The Monarchs have trouble shooting the ball and aren't a great team at shooting from outside, which may be an issue in this situation. This season, the Hokies rank 21st in three-point shooting, 18th in three-pointers made per game, and 14th in field goal percentage in the country. Due to Young's strong rotation, Old Dominion will have a difficult time competing against them.
Pick: Hokies -15.5 (-110)
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