College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Panthers of Pittsburgh hit the hard court against the Hokies of Virginia Tech.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Virginia Tech Hokies betting line opened as -3.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Pittsburgh Panthers have watched them go 8-7 and 5-6 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Virginia Tech Hokies are at 11-4 and 7-4 ATS. In totals betting, the Virginia Tech Hokies are 7-4, while the Pittsburgh Panthers have a 2-9 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Virginia Tech Hokies rated this week at No. 28 and the Pittsburgh Panthers sitting at No. 262.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pittsburgh is ranked No. 192 in NCAA basketball at 34.53 per game. Contrast that with Virginia Tech's No. 138 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Virginia Tech is the No. 59-ranked team in the country at 8.93 per game, while Pittsburgh rates No. 128 at 7.93 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh was crushed on Tuesday, getting blown out by Louisville and falling by a 77-51 score at KFC Yum! Center.
Virginia Tech was run off the court by the Cavaliers on Wednesday as Virginia routed them 78-52 at Cassell Coliseum.
- Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games on the road
- Virginia Tech is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
- Virginia Tech is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
- Virginia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Virginia Tech is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to Duke, Wednesday, January 10th
Virginia Tech at Wake Forest, Wednesday, January 10th
