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St. Francis (Pa.) @ Virginia Tech

Current Records: St. Francis (Pa.) 1-1; Virginia Tech 3-0

What to Know

The Virginia Tech Hokies' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash at 8 p.m. ET Nov. 18 at Cassell Coliseum. After these two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one of them is set up to suffer a discouraging change of fortune.

The Hokies took their contest against the Radford Highlanders on Monday by a conclusive 65-39 score. Virginia Tech's guard Storm Murphy filled up the stat sheet, picking up 17 points.

Meanwhile, St. Francis (Pa.) was totally in charge on Monday, breezing past the Franciscan University Barons 100-54 at home.

Virginia Tech is the favorite in this one, with an expected 20-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (3-0), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Virginia Tech is now a perfect 3-0 while St. Francis (Pa.) sits at 1-1. A pair of last-season defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Hokies come into the matchup boasting the third fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 66. As for the Red Flash, they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 34.80%, which places them 30th in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cassell Coliseum -- Blacksburg, Virginia
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Hokies are a big 20-point favorite against the Red Flash, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hokies as a 21-point favorite.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Virginia Tech won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Nov 24, 2018 - Virginia Tech 75 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 37