Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/27/24

The Syracuse Orange will host the Virginia Tech Hokies for an ACC matchup this Tuesday from the Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech leads the head-to-head series, 12-7, but Syracuse comes in as 1-point home favorites, with the total hovering 154.5. Stay tuned for our Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction. 

Virginia Tech Hokies Preview

Virginia Tech fell to 15-12 after losing to Pittsburgh on the road, 79-64. The Hokies were outplayed in the second half by the Panthers, and they’ll attempt to get back into the win column this Tuesday in Syracuse. Virginia Tech is scoring 68.3 points per game, on 46.2% shooting, while allowing 67.7 ppg, and they’re currently 10th in the ACC with a 7-9 record in league play. The Hokies are 5-5 over their last ten games, and they’ve gone 1-8 on the road.  

Virginia Tech Team Profile

• Mike Young’s team uses a shot clock-heavy approach, averaging 69.4 possessions per game (276th), and they’re connected on 35.4% of their three-point shots (103rd). 
• Junior guard Sean Pedulla went for a game-high 26 points in the Pitt matchup, and he leads Virginia Tech in scoring (15.6) and assists (4.4). 
• Veteran guard Hunter Cattoor has hit the 15-point mark in six of the last ten games, and he’s averaging 13.7 ppg. 
• Senior center Lynn Kidd grabbed 15 boards in the win over FSU, and he leads VT in rebounding (6.4), while scoring 12.8 ppg

Syracuse Orange Preview

Syracuse moved to 18-10 after defeating Notre Dame at home by three, 88-85. The Orange held off a fierce rally from the Fighting Irish, and they’ll try to tack on a third straight victory here versus the Hokies. Syracuse is scoring 75.4 points per game, on 44.3% shooting, while allowing 70.4 ppg, and they’re currently 8th in the ACC with a 9-8 record in league play. The Orange are 5-5 over their last ten games, and they’ve gone 13-2 in Syracuse this season. 

Syracuse Team Profile

• Syracuse plays at an above average pace, averaging 75.0 possessions per game (55th), and they’ve shot 33.3% from deep (217th). 
• Sophomore guard Judah Mintz went for a team-high 21 points in the shootout with Notre Dame, and he leads Syracuse in scoring (18.3) and assists (4.4).
• Former ND guard J.J. Starling scored 23 points in the win over UNC, and he’s up to 13.7 ppg.
• Concord native Chris Bell led the way with 26 points in the N.C. State victory, and he’s third on the team at 12.0 ppg.  
• Second-year forward Malik Brown posted a solid line versus the Irish (14/7/5), and he leads the Orange in rebounding (6.8), while scoring 9.3 ppg.

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Trends

• VT is 12-15 against the spread, with a 14-12-1 O/U record
• CUSE is 11-17 ATS, with a 15-13 over/under record.

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse Prediction:

Syracuse has been very good at home this season, and with their postseason hopes still alive as the campaign winds down, we should see a good showing from them Tuesday night. The Orange have been lights out in the dome this season, while the Hokies have struggled to find consistency during conference play. Virginia Tech has dropped four straight road games, so let’s back that trend to extend, and roll with Syracuse here at home.

Corey Ghee's Pick: Syracuse TO WIN