Virginia Tech vs Penn State Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

The Virginia Tech Hokies will be on the road for the first time this season on Friday night with a game in Baltimore against Penn State. Virginia Tech is undefeated coming into this matchup following a six point victory against Winthrop last time out. Offensively Virginia Tech has been top-tier this season averaging 78 points on 43.7% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Hokies have done the job as well allowing 62 points per game overall. For more college action see our College Basketball Picks.

Toibu Lawal is the offensive leader this season for Virginia Tech averaging 14.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Mylyjael Poteat is 2nd on the team averaging 12.7 points and Jayden Schutt averages 12 points per game. Jaydon Young is 4th on the team averaging 11 points as the fourth player in double figures to go along with the team-leading 3 assists Brandon Rex Steiner is averaging 9.7 points in 26 minutes of action.

The Penn State Nittany Lions roll into Friday undefeated through three games following a 30 point victory in their last outing. Offensively Penn State is one of the best teams in the country averaging 101 points on nearly 52% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Nittany Lions have held their own as well, giving up just 60.7 points per game after allowing 62 last time out.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser leads to Penn State offense this season averaging 15 points and 7.7 rebounds per game period Zach Hicks averages 14.3 points and D’Marco Dunn chips in 12.7 points per game. Puff Johnson is the 5th Penn State player in double digits averaging 11.3 points per game. Ace Baldwin Jr. also averages 12.7 points per game and a team high 6 assists.

Both teams are undefeated coming in but the Nittany Lions are the far better team. Take Penn State to do the work on both sides of the floor to defend their home ranking. Penn State will roll Friday night leading to the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Penn State Nittany Lions win and cover 79-68.