Virginia Tech vs South Carolina 11/27/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Virginia Tech Hokies remain in Fort Myers Wednesday evening with a matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Virginia Tech comes into this game on a 4 game losing streak following the 12 point loss to Michigan in their last outing. Offensively Virginia Tech has been mediocre this season averaging 70.8 points on 41.7% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Hokies have been good enough allowing 70.2 points per game but have given up an average of 78.3 points per game over their last three losses. Stay at the date with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Virginia Tech was terrible against Michigan making just 34.5% of their shots and 23.5% from beyond the arc. The Hokies did knock down 19 free throws and won the rebounding battle by three but turned the ball over 19 times in the loss. Toibu Lawal led the way for Virginia Tech with 14 points on three shots in 28 minutes of action. The other 4 Virginia Tech starters combined to score 20 total points on 27 shots in the game. Jaden Young led the way off the Virginia Tech bench with 12 points on 13 shots in 26 minutes.

The South Carolina Gamecocks come into Wednesday with three wins and three losses on the year after a nine point loss to Xavier in their last outing. The Gamecocks offense has been top tier this season averaging 76.3 points per game on 45.3% shooting from the floor but scored just 66 against Xavier. Defensively South Carolina has been mediocre allowing 71 points per game but gave up 75 in their last loss.

Offensively South Carolina was below average in their last outing scoring just 66 points on 42.6% from the floor. The Gamecocks also shot just 23.5% from beyond the arc and lost the rebounding battle by double digits. Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with the South Carolina offense against Xavier with 13 points in 29 minutes of action. Jamari Thomas chipped in 11 points, while Jacobi Wright added ten points as the third starter in double figures. The South Carolina bench struggled immensely scoring just 15 points on 19 total shots between five players.

South Carolina is the better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways on Wednesday. Look for the Gamecocks to overwhelm Virginia Tech for the full 40 minutes leading to the victory. The South Carolina offense will be the difference leading to the win and cover Wednesday afternoon in Florida. Final Score Prediction, South Carolina Gamecocks win and cover 76-69.