The Virginia Tech Hokies (13-17) travel to face off against the Clemson Tigers (25-5) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson and televised on ESPNU. Clemson is coming off a win in their previous game, while Virginia Tech is looking to get back on track from a loss to the North Carolina. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Clemson Tigers

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech fell to 13-17 on the season after a 91-59 home loss to North Carolina on Tuesday. The Hokies, who were +8 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 150 slightly exceeded the O/U line of 149.5.

Trailing 46-29 at halftime, Virginia Tech managed just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. It was a tough outing for the Hokies, who struggled to keep pace with the Tar Heels.

The Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games

Clemson improved to 25-5 on the season with a 78-69 road win over Boston College on Wednesday. The Tigers were -15 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 49-39 at halftime, Clemson’s offense slowed down, scoring just 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 147, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 59 points while shooting 37.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with two-point shooting at 40.5% and three-point shooting at 33.3% (7/21). The Hokies also had a tough time at the free-throw line, hitting only 53.3% of their attempts (8/15).

Ian Jackson led the way with 19 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes and shooting 60.0% overall. Seth Trimble also shot 60.0%, finishing with 17 points, while RJ Davis contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 83.3% overall. Drake Powell matched Davis from beyond the arc, also going 3 for 4, and added 13 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Clemson put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.9%, and they hit 75% of their free throws, going 12-for-16 from the line.

Jaeden Zackery led the Tigers with 21 points, while Jayden Hastings and Chase Hunter each added 18. Hastings was perfect from the field, hitting all 8 of his attempts. Viktor Lakhin contributed 11 points and pulled down 13 rebounds.

Hokies Team Defense

Despite giving up 91 points, Virginia Tech’s defense held the opposing team to just 37% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent to 40% on two-point attempts, with 15 made shots out of 37.

From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 8, shooting 53%. Virginia Tech gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Even though Virginia Tech gave up 91 points, their defense held the opposing team to 37% shooting from the field. They limited their opponents to 40% on two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 37 shots.

From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 7 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 8, shooting 53%.

Hokies vs Tigers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Hokies have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
• The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 5-0 straight-up.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Clemson has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 9-1 straight up.

Hokies vs Tigers Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Tigers vs. Hokies matchup, our bet is to grab the Hokies at +17.5. Even though our projections have the Tigers winning 76-70, we see the Hokies as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 137.5 and our model has the Hokies and Tigers finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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