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Virginia Tech @ Pittsburgh

Current Records: Virginia Tech 12-10; Pittsburgh 8-14

What to Know

The Pittsburgh Panthers will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Pitt and the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off in an ACC battle at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Petersen Events Center. Virginia Tech will be strutting in after a victory while the Panthers will be stumbling in from a loss.

The contest between Pitt and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Wednesday was not a total blowout, but with Pitt falling 91-75 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. Pittsburgh's defeat came about despite a quality game from guard Femi Odukale, who had 23 points.

Meanwhile, Virginia Tech strolled past the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the matchup 81-66. Among those leading the charge for the Hokies was forward Keve Aluma, who had 24 points along with seven boards. Aluma's performance made up for a slower game against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday.

The Panthers are expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Now might not be the best time to take Pitt against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Pitt is now 8-14 while Virginia Tech sits at 12-10. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Pitt is stumbling into the matchup with the seventh fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 62.1 on average. Virginia Tech's defense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the 28th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 62.3. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Petersen Events Center -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.00

Odds

The Hokies are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Virginia Tech have won five out of their last seven games against Pittsburgh.

  • Feb 03, 2021 - Pittsburgh 83 vs. Virginia Tech 72
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Virginia Tech 67 vs. Pittsburgh 57
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Virginia Tech 70 vs. Pittsburgh 64
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Virginia Tech 81 vs. Pittsburgh 67
  • Feb 14, 2017 - Virginia Tech 66 vs. Pittsburgh 63
  • Mar 02, 2016 - Virginia Tech 65 vs. Pittsburgh 61
  • Jan 31, 2016 - Pittsburgh 90 vs. Virginia Tech 71