NCAA Basketball Odds: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Virginia Tech takes to the basketball court against Notre Dame on Wednesday, hoping to send the Fighting Irish to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Joyce Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Virginia Tech Hokies opened as 11.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Virginia Tech Hokies will look to cover the spread vs the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Wednesday, as the Hokies are 6-5-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Fighting Irish are 6-8-1 ATS. Virginia Tech is 7-4-1 against the total, while Notre Dame is 9-6 versus the total betting line.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 34-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 261-rated Virginia Tech Hokies in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Notre Dame's No. 53-ranked scoring average of 79.18 PPG, against a Virginia Tech Hokies defense rated No. 148 and allowing 71.33 PPG. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish FG% has averaged 49.95% to date this season, more than the Virginia Tech Hokies shooters have managed so far (44.91% per game).