The ACC/Big Ten Challenge tips off Monday night when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2, 0-0 away) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (6-1, 4-0 home). Both teams are off to fine starts this season and will be excited about this test. Below is my college basketball pick for Minnesota vs Virginia Tech.
Minnesota vs Virginia Tech Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Virginia Tech -12.5 |
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This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Why Bet Virginia Tech -12.5
✅ Minnesota is 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games played.
✅ The Golden Gophers are 6-14 straight up in their last 20 games.
✅ Virginia Tech is 2-2 ATS in their last four home games.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Virginia Tech Hokies
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
MINNST | Advanced Game Stats | VTECH |
---|---|---|
67.7 | Pace | 68.1 |
110.3 | Off.Rate | 104.2 |
.347 | FTr | .302 |
.391 | 3PAr | .339 |
.567 | TS% | .543 |
51.5 | TRB% | 49.6 |
64.6 | AST% | 49.3 |
9.3 | STL% | 9.4 |
10.8 | BLK% | 9.3 |
.541 | eFG% | .510 |
15.4 | TOV% | 15.0 |
30.7 | ORB% | 26.2 |
.239 | TF/FGA | .222 |
Defense/Offense
MINNST | Advanced Game Stats | VTECH |
---|---|---|
67.7 | Pace | 68.1 |
105.7 | Off.Rate | 110.0 |
.296 | FTr | .330 |
.305 | 3PAr | .416 |
.536 | TS% | .578 |
48.5 | TRB% | 50.4 |
57.2 | AST% | 58.0 |
10.5 | STL% | 7.8 |
9.1 | BLK% | 6.5 |
.504 | eFG% | .538 |
14.0 | TOV% | 14.6 |
28.8 | ORB% | 25.0 |
.215 | TF/FGA | .262 |
Betting Trends
MINNST | Betting Trends | VTECH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
64 | Avg Score | 68.33 |
64 | Avg Opp Score | 66.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
58.33 | Avg Score | 68.33 |
68.67 | Avg Opp Score | 64.67 |
MINNST | Betting Trends | VTECH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-5-0 |
63.4 | Avg Score | 74.8 |
63 | Avg Opp Score | 69.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
0-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
58.8 | Avg Score | 75.4 |
71.4 | Avg Opp Score | 64.6 |
MINNST | Betting Trends | VTECH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
2-8-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
64.3 | Avg Score | 77.4 |
67.8 | Avg Opp Score | 66.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-10-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
59.2 | Avg Score | 74.2 |
71.3 | Avg Opp Score | 61.6 |
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Last time out, Minnesota played UNLV in the SoCal Challenge and they were beaten 71-62. This game was close for 12 minutes, but UNLV pulled away late in the first half and led by 14 points at the break. Minnesota fought back in the second half, but it was not enough to challenge the Rebels. The Golden Gophers could not cover the 4.5-point spread.
Jamison Battle had 17 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Dawson Garcia allowed 15 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals in the defeat.
Through six games, Minnesota is scoring 63.0 points per game, shooting 42.7% from the field, and assisting on 13.0 made shots. The Golden Gophers are allowing 62.5 points, grabbing 38.7 rebounds, blocking 3.3 shots, and stealing the ball 4.7 times.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech hosted the Charleston Southern Buccaneers and escaped with a 69-64 win. This was not an impressive performance by the Hokies as they led by just four at the break and went back-and-forth all second half. Virginia Tech did not cover the 25-point spread.
Justyn Mutts had 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. Sean Pedulla added 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists in the win.
After seven games, Virginia Tech is scoring 78.1 points per game, shooting 49.4% from the field, and assisting on 15.0 made shots. The Hokies are allowing 65.3 points, grabbing 34.6 rebounds, blocking 3.6 shots, and stealing the ball 4.4 times.