TD Arena showcases an intriguing matchup between programs based in the same state on Thursday. The Old Dominion Monarchs face the Virginia Tech Hokies in the opening round of the 2022 Charleston Classic. Old Dominion is 2-1 this season under the leadership of Jeff Jones. Virginia Tech is 3-0 under Mike Young, toppling Delaware State, Lehigh and William & Mary.
Caesars Sportsbook lists the Hokies as 14-point favorites for this 2 p.m. ET tip-off. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 131 in the latest Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech odds. Before making any Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech:
- Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion spread: Virginia Tech -14
- Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion over/under: 131 points
- Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion money line: Virginia Tech -1400, Old Dominion +800
- ODU: The Monarchs are 0-4 against the spread in the last four neutral-site games
- VT: The Hokies are 4-4 against the spread in the last eight neutral-site games
- Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Old Dominion can cover
Old Dominion is rebounding at an elite level this season. The Monarchs are securing 41.2% of available offensive rebounds, a top-25 mark in the country. Old Dominion also has a 76.9% defensive rebound rate, and that helps on the margins. Old Dominion also takes care of the ball on offense, committing a turnover on fewer than 15% of offensive possessions and having one of the lowest live-ball turnover rates (6.1%) in the country.
The Monarchs also face a Virginia Tech that is below-average in defensive turnover creation, with a steal rate outside the top 300 nationally. Old Dominion is also able to wall off the rim on defense, with opponents shooting only 47.3% from 2-point range. The Monarchs are blocking 12.7% of shot attempts, a tremendous rate, and Virginia Tech is No. 250 in the country in free throw rate on offense.
Why Virginia Tech can cover
Virginia Tech is the more talented team on paper, and the Hokies have strengths on both sides. Virginia Tech is in the top 10 of the country in free throw rate allowed on defense, and the Hokies have a 75.7% defensive rebound rate. Opponents are shooting only 45.2% inside the arc against Virginia Tech, and the Hokies have a 10.5% block rate. Old Dominion is struggling to make shots this season, shooting only 27.6% from 3-point range, 46.8% from 2-point range and 64.6% from the free throw line.
On offense, Virginia Tech is flying high so far, making 44.9% of 3-point attempts and 62.0% of 2-point attempts. That ranks in the top 20 nationally in both categories, and Virginia Tech is in the top 10 of the nation with an 11.0% turnover rate. The Hokies have an above-average assist rate, a strong free throw mark (79.2%) and a very encouraging 30.5% offensive rebound rate.
How to make Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 140 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can see the picks here.
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