The Virginia Tech Hokies (10-13) travel to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-12) on Saturday, February 8th. This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend and televised on CW. Both Virginia Tech and Notre Dame will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 ET.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech’s season record dropped to 10-13 after an 81-75 home loss to SMU on Wednesday. The Hokies entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.

After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Virginia Tech allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own, leading to the loss.

The Fighting Irish Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games

Notre Dame fell to 10-12 on the season after a 67-60 loss to Florida State on Tuesday. The Irish, who were +2.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.

Notre Dame trailed 29-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 38.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, with a strong 55.9% shooting inside the arc, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17.

Matt Cross led the Hokies with 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Chuck Harris added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three. Mylyjael Poteat was efficient, shooting 85.7% from the field and contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds. Virginia Tech also recorded 14 offensive rebounds and 16 assists in the game.

Fighting Irish Offense Breakdown

Notre Dame struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit only 46.2% of their free throws.

Markus Burton led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jamir Watkins added 21 points and 8 rebounds, also shooting 50% from three. Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 81 points, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Hokies’ defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 25 threes, or 32%. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. Virginia Tech gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Fighting Irish Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 81 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Hokies allowed 8 made threes on 25 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 shots for 76%. Virginia Tech gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies vs Fighting Irish Trends

• The Hokies are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home games, Notre Dame has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 66 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Hokies have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Virginia Tech posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
• Against the spread, the Fighting Irish have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.

Hokies vs Fighting Irish Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Fighting Irish vs. Hokies matchup, our bet is to grab the Hokies at +7.5. Even though our projections have the Fighting Irish winning 76-70, we see the Hokies as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 136.5 and our model has the Hokies and Fighting Irish finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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