Virginia Tech Favored Against Louisville for Season Opener in ACC Conference Play
The Louisville Cardinals and the Virginia Tech Hokies will open their ACC conference play on Sunday, November 29 at 4:00 pm EST in Blacksburg, Virginia. Both teams have had
Game outlook
The Louisville Cardinals and the Virginia Tech Hokies will open their ACC conference play on Sunday, November 29 at 4:00 pm EST in Blacksburg, Virginia. Both teams have had mixed success on the season: Louisville with a 4-3 record (3-4 ATS) and Virginia Tech with a 5-3 record (4-4 ATS). Louisville is coming off a home win against Bellarmine and Virginia Tech just fell in the ACC/SEC Challenge to Auburn. The game can be seen on the ACC Network.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +725 | Hokies -1,233
Spread: Cardinals +13.5 (-110) | Hokies -13.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 92%.
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals have taken strides in rebuilding their program in the first season led by head coach Kenny Payne. The Cardinals have earned four wins so far, including two convincing wins over New Mexico State and Bellarmine. Skyy Clark, a sophomore guard, has been leading the team in scoring with 17.4 PPG and making 11 three-pointers, while also having four games in a row with 19 or more points. Tre White (6'7 guard), Mike James (6'5 wing) and JJ Traynor (6'8 forward), all transferred in from other colleges and are adding scoring and rebounding. Louisville ranks 126th in overall power ranking, 155th in offensive efficiency, 254th in defensive efficiency, 271st in field goal percentage and 323rd in three-pointers per game.