The Virginia Tech Hokies will hit the floor running against the away Clemson Tigers Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Clemson Tigers in this one, their betting line was listed as -2-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Clemson Tigers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 12-6 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Virginia Tech Hokies are 10-6-1 ATS. Clemson Tigers are 8-10 on betting the total; Virginia Tech Hokies are 10-6-1.
This game puts the Virginia Tech Hokies, most recently No. 253 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Clemson Tigers, who rate No. 72 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Virginia Tech's No. 99-ranked scoring average of 76 PPG, against a Clemson Tigers defense rated No. 16 and allowing 63.18 PPG. The Virginia Tech Hokies FG% has averaged 44.72% to date this season, more than the Clemson Tigers shooters have managed so far (43.33% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Clemson got 22 points and 22 rebounds from Jaron Blossomgame en route to a 76-62 victory over Wake Forest on Tuesday at Joel Coliseum.
Virginia Tech suffered a 68-60 loss against Syracuse on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Justin Bibbs in a losing effort at Carrier Dome.
Next Betting Matchups
Clemson home to Notre Dame, Monday, February 8th
Virginia Tech at Virginia, Tuesday, February 9th