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The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-5, 0-1 ACC) hope to end a five-game losing streak when they host the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2, 1-0 ACC) on December 7, 2024 at Cassell Coliseum. The contest airs on ESPNU.
Saturday's matchup between the Panthers and the Hokies features the Panthers as solid 8.5-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 141.5.
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Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Game time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Arena: Cassell Coliseum
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Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Pittsburgh (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh (-385), Virginia Tech (+300)
- Total: 141.5 points
Pick ATS:Pittsburgh (-8.5)
- Pick OU: Over (141.5)
- Prediction: Pittsburgh 79, Virginia Tech 67
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Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech Comparison
| Pittsburgh Rank | Pittsburgh Stat | Virginia Tech Stat | Virginia Tech Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62nd | 82.0 | Points Scored | 68.6 | 309th |
| 136th | 69.1 | Points Allowed | 71.4 | 195th |
| 191st | 13.9 | Assists | 12.3 | 276th |
| 35th | 9.6 | Turnovers | 14.0 | 326th |
| 81st | 47.4% | Field Goal % | 40.9% | 321st |
| 122nd | 41.6% | Field Goal % Allowed | 45.1% | 277th |
Pittsburgh Key Players
- The scoring and rebounding leader for the Panthers is Ishmael Leggett, who accumulates 17.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
- Jaland Lowe is Pittsburgh's best passer, distributing 5.2 assists per game while scoring 16.9 PPG.
- Lowe makes more threes per game than any other member of the Panthers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.6 per contest.
- Leggett and Zach Austin lead Pittsburgh on the defensive end, with Leggett leading the team in steals averaging 2.0 per game and Austin in blocks averaging 1.7 per contest.
Virginia Tech Key Players
- Mylyjael Poteat is the top scorer for the Hokies with 11.4 points per game. Poteat also tacks on 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
- Toibu Lawal has a stat line of 6.6 rebounds, 11.4 points and 0.4 assists per game for Virginia Tech to take the top rebound spot on the team. Brandon Rechsteiner holds the top spot for assists with 3.3 per game, adding 8.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per matchup.
- Jaden Schutt is dependable from distance and leads the Hokies with 2.4 made threes per game.
- Schutt (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for Virginia Tech while Lawal (0.9 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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