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The Virginia Tech Hokies look to reverse their recent fortunes when they battle the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in Game 2 of the Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout. The Hokies (7-4), who have lost four of their last six games after a 5-0 start, are getting production from their bench, which is averaging 18.1 points per game. The Bonnies (8-2), who are 3-2 over their past five games, are seeking to notch three wins over Power 6 opponents in the same season for the first time since 2017-18. 

Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. The Hokies are 2.5-point favorites in the latest St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is set at 127. Before making any Virginia Tech vs. St. Bonaventure picks, make sure you check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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Now, the model has set its sights on St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech and locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines and trends for St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech:

  • St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech spread: Virginia Tech -2.5 
  • St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech over-under: 127 points 
  • STB: The Bonnies are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last six games following a straight-up loss 
  • VT: The Hokies are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 Friday games 

Why Virginia Tech can cover 

Senior forward Justyn Mutts has been a force on the boards and has registered three games with 10 or more rebounds, including 10 in Sunday's loss at Dayton. Mutts has reached double-figure scoring in five games, including a season-high 16 at Maryland on Dec. 1. He is averaging 10.1 points, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game as well as a team-high 7.4 rebounds. 

Also powering the Hokies is junior guard Hunter Cattoor, who is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He scored 14 points at Dayton and has reached double figures in four of the last five games. He scored a season-high 19 points in a 77-57 win over Navy on Nov. 12. Cattoor is among the best free-throw shooters on the team, connecting on 81.8 percent of his foul shots.

Why St. Bonaventure can cover

The Bonnies are looking to win their third game over a Power 5 opponent this season and second over an ACC foe after defeating Clemson 68-65 on Nov. 19, as well as Big East opponent Marquette, 70-54, on Nov. 21. St. Bonaventure has not lost back-to-back games in well over a calendar year, last doing so in February of 2020. Senior guard Jaren Holmes has been solid, scoring in double figures in nine of 10 games, including a 19-point performance against UConn on Saturday. He has registered three double-doubles on the year, including a 24-point, 10-rebound effort against Coppin State on Dec. 1.

Senior guard Jalen Adaway has also been a big part of the Bonnies' success. He has scored in double digits in all nine games he has played, and recorded three double-doubles, including a 14-point, 10-rebound effort against Connecticut. He scored a season-high 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting against Loyola, Md., on Dec. 8. For the year, he is averaging 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and one assist per game. 

How to make St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 137 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only get the model's Virginia Tech vs. St. Bonaventure picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech? And which side of the spread hits in nearly 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up over $2,400 on its college basketball picks the last five years, and find out.