The Vanderbilt Commodores (7-1) travel to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-4) on Wednesday, December 4th. This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg and televised on ACCN. Vanderbilt is coming off a win in their previous game, while Virginia Tech is looking to get back on track from a loss to the South Carolina. Tip-off is set for 9:15 ET.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Virginia Tech Hokies

The Commodores Are Coming Off A Win

Vanderbilt Commodores Recent Game/Games

Vanderbilt improved to 3-4 on the season with an 87-56 win over Tennessee Tech on Friday. The Commodores were -23.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, but the combined points of 143 fell short of the O/U line of 156.

Vanderbilt led 39-30 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 48.

The Hokies Are Coming Off A Win

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

The Hokies dropped to 7-1 on the season after a 70-60 loss to South Carolina on Wednesday. Virginia Tech entered the game as +6 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 139-point O/U line.

Virginia Tech trailed 33-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 37.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 46.5% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.5%, and they were strong inside, shooting 55% on two-point attempts.

Jason Edwards led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. AJ Hoggard added 15 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. The Commodores also connected on 83.3% of their free throws and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a two-point shooting mark of 36.6% (15/41). From beyond the arc, they hit 44.4% of their attempts, going 8/18.

Collin Murray-Boyles led the Hokies with 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Morris Ugusuk added 12 points, hitting 4 of 7 shots, including 4/7 from three-point range.

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 56 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 33 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, with the other team making 22 of 40 two-point shots.

From three-point range, the opposition hit 11 of 31 attempts, good for 35%. Vanderbilt also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 shots for 83%. The Commodores allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Hokies Team Defense

Even though Vanderbilt allowed 56 points, they gave up a 46% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 33 of 71 shots. Inside the arc, the Commodores allowed 22 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Vanderbilt’s defense saw 31 attempts, with 11 makes, putting the opposition at 35% from deep. The Commodores also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, an 83% success rate. Vanderbilt gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Commodores vs Hokies Trends

• In their last five road games, Vanderbilt has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 82. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 5-0.
• Although Virginia Tech has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
• Vanderbilt has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Commodores vs Hokies Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Hokies on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 148.5, and our model predicts the Commodores and Hokies to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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