The Virginia Tech Hokies (12-8, 2-7 ACC) are at home in ACC action against the Syracuse Orange (13-8, 6-4 ACC) on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET.
Virginia Tech is a healthy 6.5-point favorite against Syracuse when the Hokies take the court against the Orange on Saturday. The over/under for the game is 141.
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Virginia Tech Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Syracuse
- When: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia
- How to Watch on TV: ACC Network
- Spread Favorite: Virginia Tech -6.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Virginia Tech -282
- Moneyline Underdog: Syracuse +225
- Over/Under: 141 points
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Virginia Tech Betting Trends
- The Hokies have covered seven times in 20 matchups with a spread this season.
- Virginia Tech has covered the spread four times this season (4-5 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
- The Hokies have come away with 11 wins in the 17 contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season.
- Virginia Tech has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -282.
- A total of 10 out of the Hokies’ 20 games this season have gone over the point total.
- Virginia Tech and its opponents have scored more than 141 points in 10 of 20 games this season.
- The Hokies have an average total of 139.0 in their outings this year, 2.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Virginia Tech Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Pedulla | 20 | 16.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Grant Basile | 20 | 14.3 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Justyn Mutts | 19 | 12.9 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Hunter Cattoor | 16 | 9.8 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Darius Maddox | 20 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
Virginia Tech Season Stats
- Virginia Tech outscores opponents by 6.8 points per game (scoring 72.9 per game to rank 156th in college basketball while giving up 66.1 per outing to rank 85th in college basketball) and has a +135 scoring differential overall.
- The Hokies come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 1.2 boards. They are recording 34.2 rebounds per game (148th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 33.0 per outing.
- Offensively, the Hokies are posting 69.1 points per game this season in conference contests. As a comparison, their overall average (72.9 points per game) is 3.8 PPG higher.
- Defensively, Virginia Tech is surrendering 71.8 points per game this year in conference contests. As a comparison, its overall average (66.1 points per game) is 5.7 PPG allowed lower.
- In ACC matchups, the Hokies score fewer three-pointers per contest (7.0) and have a lower three-point percentage (33.3%) than their season averages (7.9, 34.9%).
- Offensively Virginia Tech has performed better at home this year, averaging 76.9 points per game, compared to 67.5 per game when playing on the road.
- In 2022-23, the Hokies are surrendering 62.9 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are allowing 72.5.
Virginia Tech Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2023 | NC State | L 73-69 | Home | -5.5 |
| 1/11/2023 | Syracuse | L 82-72 | Away | -3 |
| 1/18/2023 | Virginia | L 78-68 | Away | +5.5 |
| 1/21/2023 | Clemson | L 51-50 | Away | +1 |
| 1/23/2023 | Duke | W 78-75 | Home | -2.5 |
| 1/28/2023 | Syracuse | – | Home | -6.5 |
| 1/31/2023 | Miami | – | Away | – |
| 2/4/2023 | Virginia | – | Home | – |
| 2/8/2023 | Boston College | – | Home | – |
| 2/11/2023 | Notre Dame | – | Away | – |
| 2/15/2023 | Georgia Tech | – | Away | – |
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Syracuse Betting Trends
- Syracuse has compiled a 12-9-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Orange are 3-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Syracuse has won two of the seven games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Orange have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +225.
- A total of 13 Syracuse’s games this year have hit the over.
- The Orange have played 15 games this season that ended with a combined score over 141 points.
- Syracuse’s games this year have had a 145.3-point total on average, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Syracuse Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Girard III | 21 | 17.5 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Judah Mintz | 21 | 15.0 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Jesse Edwards | 21 | 13.6 | 10.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| Benny Williams | 20 | 7.2 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Chris Bunch | 6 | 7.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Syracuse Season Stats
- The Orange have a +109 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.2 points per game. They’re putting up 75.2 points per game, 98th in college basketball, and are allowing 70.0 per outing to rank 201st in college basketball.
- Syracuse ranks 106th in the country at 35.0 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.4 its opponents average.
- In 2022-23, the Orange have scored 74.5 points per game in ACC action, and 75.2 overall.
- In 2022-23, Syracuse has given up 71.4 points per game in ACC action, and 70.0 overall.
- In ACC play, the Orange sink more trifectas (6.8 per game) than they do overall (6.5), and their percentage from downtown (38.9%) is also higher than for the whole season (36.7%).
- At home, Syracuse averages 79.8 points per game. Away, it averages 66.7.
- At home, the Orange concede 69.5 points per game. Away, they allow 70.2.
Syracuse Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2023 | Virginia Tech | W 82-72 | Home | +3 |
| 1/14/2023 | Notre Dame | W 78-73 | Home | -5.5 |
| 1/16/2023 | Miami | L 82-78 | Away | +7 |
| 1/21/2023 | Georgia Tech | W 80-63 | Away | -3 |
| 1/24/2023 | North Carolina | L 72-68 | Home | +4.5 |
| 1/28/2023 | Virginia Tech | – | Away | +6.5 |
| 1/30/2023 | Virginia | – | Home | – |
| 2/4/2023 | Boston College | – | Away | – |
| 2/8/2023 | Florida State | – | Away | – |
| 2/14/2023 | NC State | – | Home | – |
| 2/18/2023 | Duke | – | Home | – |
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