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Game time: December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: The Palestra — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Dec 21, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Virginia Tech Hokies will be facing the Saint Joseph's Hawks this Saturday at The Palestra in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for noon ET. Virginia Tech, with a

Game outlook

The Virginia Tech Hokies will be facing the Saint Joseph's Hawks this Saturday at The Palestra in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for noon ET. Virginia Tech, with a record of 5-6 SU, 3-8 ATS, and 5-6 O/U, recently defeated Navy 80-72 and is 2-3 in their last five games. Saint Joseph's, on the other hand, holds a record of 7-4 SU, 5-6 ATS, and 4-7 O/U, with a recent 84-57 win over American and a 3-2 record in their last five games. The Hokies and Hawks last met in 2015, with St. Joe's winning 79-62. St. Joseph's opens as the betting favorite at -4.5 and the line has not moved. - Michael Briggs

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawks -185 | Hokies +160

Spread: Hawks -4.5 (-110) | Hokies +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Josephs will win straight-up is 65%.

St. Josephs Hawks

In a recent game, Virginia Tech defeated Navy by eight points at home, with impressive shooting percentages and key performances from players like Tobi Lawal and Mylyjael Poteat. Despite being ranked 145th in the nation by KenPom, the Hokies are looking strong and injury-free heading into their upcoming game against St. Joseph's. On the other hand, St. Joseph's is ranked 279th in offense and 162nd in defense, with average shooting percentages and defensive stats. As both teams prepare to face each other, it will be interesting to see how they match up on the court.

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Virginia Tech Hokies Analysis

Saint Joseph's recently dominated American in a game where they scored 84 points on 60 percent shooting and held their opponents to 35 percent shooting. Junior forward Rasheer Fleming leads the Hawks with impressive statistics. Other key players to watch are Xzayvier Brown, Erik Reynolds II, and Derek Simpson. KenPom ranks Saint Joseph's 94th in the country overall. The Hawks have no reported injuries. In comparison, Virginia Tech has a power ranking of 100 and ranks 202nd in offense, scoring an average of 75.10 points per game. The Hawks have favorable stats in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. On defense, they have strong rebounding and assist statistics. Virginia Tech allows opponents to shoot 42.01 percent from the field and 79.08 percent from the free-throw line. The Hawks defense ranks well in three-point shooting as well.

Expert Analysis: Virginia Tech vs. Saint Joseph's Matchup Predictions, Odds, and In-Depth Analysis

In this comprehensive analysis, we provide expert insights on the upcoming Virginia Tech vs. Saint Joseph's matchup, offering predictions, odds, and in-depth analysis. This analysis aims to equip readers with the necessary information to make informed decisions when considering this event. Let us now delve into the details of this anticipated confrontation.

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SportsJaw Hawks vs Hokies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hawks vs Hokies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · St. Josephs Hawks-196 → -150Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies+162 → +128Moved
  • Spread · St. Josephs Hawks-4.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies+4.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143.5 (-110) → 140.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143.5 (-110) → 140.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

St. Josephs Hawks
24-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Tech Hokies
19-13 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T06:30:19.251Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

In a recent game, Virginia Tech defeated Navy by eight points at home, with impressive shooting percentages and key performances from players like Tobi Lawal and Mylyjael Poteat. Despite being ranked 145th in the nation by KenPom, the Hokies are looking strong and injury-free heading into their upcoming game against St. Joseph's. On the other hand, St. Joseph's is ranked 279th in offense and 162nd in defense, with average shooting percentages and defensive stats. As both teams prepare to face each other, it will be interesting to see how they match up on the court.

Saint Joseph's recently dominated American in a game where they scored 84 points on 60 percent shooting and held their opponents to 35 percent shooting. Junior forward Rasheer Fleming leads the Hawks with impressive statistics. Other key players to watch are Xzayvier Brown, Erik Reynolds II, and Derek Simpson. KenPom ranks Saint Joseph's 94th in the country overall. The Hawks have no reported injuries. In comparison, Virginia Tech has a power ranking of 100 and ranks 202nd in offense, scoring an average of 75.10 points per game. The Hawks have favorable stats in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. On defense, they have strong rebounding and assist statistics. Virginia Tech allows opponents to shoot 42.01 percent from the field and 79.08 percent from the free-throw line. The Hawks defense ranks well in three-point shooting as well.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Josephs Hawks defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 82-62

St. Josephs Hawks defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 82-62 on December 21, 2024, a 20-point decision in the series. St. Josephs Hawks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded St. Josephs Hawks -3 (-110) spread, St. Josephs Hawks covered, while the 144 combined points finished over the recorded total of 140.5.

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