The Virginia Tech Hokies will look to boost their win total and cover the spread when they tip off against the North Florida Ospreys at Cassell Coliseum on Monday in NCAAB play.

The Hokies are 8-3 so far on the season, and 4-4 ATS vs. the number. The Ospreys, meanwhile, are 5-6 and 0-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Virginia Tech go 3-5 and the Ospreys go 0-0 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 30-ranked Hokies and the No. 247-rated Ospreys in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 76-59 win for the Hokies on Monday.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Ospreys is ranked No. 183 in NCAA hoops at 35.4 per game. Contrast that with Virginia Tech’s No. 176 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Virginia Tech is the No. 155-ranked team in the country at 6.5 per game, while North Florida rates No. 253 at 5.3 per game.

Defensively, North Florida features the nation's No. 299-rated defense on the road, allowing 79.7 points per game. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, comes in at No. 128 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, North Florida was an 84-71 loser on the road against Auburn. The Ospreys got 13 points from Travis Wallace, but it was Auburn that prevailed in an 84-71 final on Saturday at Auburn Arena.

Last time out for Virginia Tech, they were an 85-60 Sportsbook as they battled Campbell at home. Virginia Tech cruised to victory on Saturday, running Campbell out of the gym and running up an 85-60 score at Cassell Coliseum.


Virginia Tech Hokies Trends:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
After playing Campbell are 0-3
After a win are 6-4

A few Ospreys at Hokies trends to consider:
Virginia Tech is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Virginia Tech is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


Next up:
North Florida at Florida A&M, Wednesday, December 21
Virginia Tech home to Eastern Michigan, Thursday, December 22