The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Virginia Tech and East Tennessee State on Saturday, with the host Hokies trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Supporters of the Buccaneers have watched them go 0-0 and 0-0 ATS on the year, while the Hokies are at 0-0 and 0-0 ATS. In totals betting, the Hokies are 0-0, while the Buccaneers have a 0-0 mark.



View East Tennessee State vs Virginia Tech Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Hokies, most recently No. 81 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Buccaneers, who rate No. 190 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 2-0 victory for the Hokies.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Virginia Tech's No. 118-rated squad against East Tennessee State's No. 118-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Virginia Tech rates No. 116 in the country with 0 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 116 nationally with 0 per match.

Defensively, East Tennessee State features the nation's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 0 points per game. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, comes in at No. 67 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, East Tennessee State was a 69-61 loser on the road against Belmont. They covered the 12.5-point spread as underdogs. East Tennessee State got 16 points from Adam Sollazzo but lost anyway, 69-61, to Belmont on Friday at Mercer University Center.

Virginia Tech was a 60-56 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Duke. They covered the 9-point spread as underdogs. Virginia Tech suffered a 60-56 loss against Duke on Friday, getting 16 points from Erick Green in a losing effort at Philips Arena.


Virginia Tech Hokies Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Rhode Island are 7-3
After playing Duke are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few Buccaneers at Hokies trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games at home
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against East Tennessee State
Virginia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing East Tennessee State


Next up:
East Tennessee State home to Tennessee Tech, Saturday, November 17
Virginia Tech home to Rhode Island, Monday, November 12