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Virginia Tech Hokies Expected to Dominate Louisville Cardinals in Crucial ACC Matchup

Game time: March 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: KFC Yum! Center — Louisville, KY

Article updated Mar 5, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

With just two games remaining in the ACC regular season, the Virginia Tech Hokies are set to face off against the Louisville Cardinals in Kentucky on Tuesday. The Hokies are

Game outlook

With just two games remaining in the ACC regular season, the Virginia Tech Hokies are set to face off against the Louisville Cardinals in Kentucky on Tuesday. The Hokies are currently 10th in conference play with a record of 16-13 overall and 8-10 in the ACC. In contrast, the Cardinals are in last place with a record of 8-21 overall and 3-15 in ACC play. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM EST, with Virginia Tech opening as the betting favorite at -6 and the current line at Virginia Tech -8.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hokies -350 | Cardinals +275

Spread: Hokies -8 (-110) | Cardinals +8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 78%.

Virginia Tech Hokies

The Virginia Tech Hokies overcame a 15-point deficit to secure a critical 87-76 win over Wake Forest. Hunter Cattoor led the team with a career-high 27 points, and the Hokies shot an impressive 63% from the floor in the second half. The team is now looking towards their upcoming games against Louisville and Notre Dame to secure two more wins for an 18-win season. Despite their challenges in rebounding and defense, the Hokies have shown potential for a strong finish and a possible invitation to the NCAA Tournament. For more insights on college basketball, you can explore NCAAB Predictions. In terms of stats, Virginia Tech is ranked 165 in offense, 128 in defense, and has a 13-13 record this season. They excel in free throw shooting but struggle with rebounding and defensive percentages. Another elite performance by Agent 0️⃣ 🫡 pic.twitter.com/IJm4TMZyFR

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Louisville Cardinals Analysis

The Louisville Cardinals suffered their fifth straight loss, falling to the Syracuse Orange with a final score of 82-76. Despite a spirited second-half comeback, the Cardinals' defense struggled as Syracuse shot nearly 60% overall and 62.5% from the 3-point line. Head coach Kenny Payne expressed disappointment in the team's lack of energy and effort in the game. The Cardinals have struggled this season, ranking 12th in points per game, field goal percentage, and last in 3-point field goal percentage in the ACC. They will aim to avoid a season-sweep by the Virginia Tech Hokies in their upcoming game. Louisville has a power ranking of 358 and ranks #235 for offense, with statistics showing their struggles on both ends of the court. Virginia Tech has had success against Louisville in recent matchups. Getting everybody involved 🫡 Watch: https://t.co/XTFXFNjDXV #GoCards x @mikejameszero pic.twitter.com/qgpZDMK4Ye

Virginia Tech poised to dominate struggling Louisville in upcoming game

The upcoming game between the Hokies and the Cardinals has all the makings of a trap game for Virginia Tech, especially considering the team's recent come-from-behind victory and Louisville's strong home record. Despite the Hokies' struggles on the road this season, their talent and determination should be enough to secure a win against the inferior Cardinals. Louisville ranks last in the ACC in multiple categories, particularly on defense, which should provide an opportunity for Virginia Tech to capitalize on. In their previous game, the Hokies demonstrated offensive rhythm and balanced scoring, with Sean Pedulla taking on a more distributing role. The team's starting five played significant minutes, indicating a similar strategy for the upcoming game. Ultimately, Virginia Tech is predicted to emerge victorious in this important matchup against Louisville.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies-255 → -350Moved
  • Moneyline · Louisville Cardinals+210 → +275Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies-6 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Louisville Cardinals+6 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over152 (-110) → 152.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under152 (-110) → 152.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Virginia Tech Hokies
13-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Louisville Cardinals
5-21 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-05T11:16:17.067Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-03Louisville Cardinals 68 · Virginia Tech Hokies 75
  • 2023-02-28Virginia Tech Hokies 71 · Louisville Cardinals 54
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Louisville Cardinals 80-64

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Louisville Cardinals 80-64 on March 5, 2024, a 16-point decision in the series. Virginia Tech Hokies' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 49-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Virginia Tech Hokies -7.5 (-110) spread, Virginia Tech Hokies covered, while the 144 combined points finished under the recorded total of 152.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Drew_WestcottSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -8 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsSpread · Louisville Cardinals +8 (-110)Loss
  • SBLSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -8 (-110)Win
  • HitmanhartSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -7.5 (-110)Win
  • SwamipicksSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -7.5 (-110)Win
  • 2387960509Total · Under 152 (-110)Win
  • 2387960509Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies -7.5 (-110)Win
  • TphamSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -7.5 (-110)Win