Virginia Tech vs Wisconsin Betting Odds, Trends, & Free Pick [3/16/17]

By
Jay Cooper
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Virginia Tech (22-10) vs Wisconsin (25-9)
When: Thursday, March 16th 2017
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Time: 9:40 ET | TV: CBS

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The Wisconsin Badgers will be playing in their 19th straight NCAA Tournament while the Virginia Tech Hokies are in the Big Dance for the first time in 10 years. The two will meet in Buffalo, New York on Thursday for the right to play No. 1 seed Villanova most likely. Wisconsin was expected to receive a higher seed than eighth, but the loss to Michigan in the Big Ten tournament title game on Sunday, probably hurt. Wisconsin has a very experienced squad with several key players with Final Four experience, including guard Bronson Koenig and forward Nigel Hayes. The Badgers entered Sunday ranked seventh in the nation in points allowed (61.1), but Michigan shot 56.3% from the field and 43.5% from 3-point land in a 15-point defeat. Koenig scored 15 points and made multiple 3’s for the fifth straight game. Ethan Happ nearly averages a double-double and recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds against the Wolverines while Hayes added 14 points for his second straight double-double. The Badgers could use a lift from forward Vitto Brown, who has scored in single digits in nine straight games and 13 of his last 14.

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Virginia Tech has one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the country, ranking 12th at 40.3% and won four of five before falling to Florida State in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament. Coach Buzz Williams has improved the Hokies in all three seasons on their sideline but is down to eight scholarship players heading into the tournament. The Hokies finished just seventh in the ACC this season, but have some big wins on their resume that includes wins at Michigan and versus Duke, Virginia and Miami FL. Zach LeDay leads five double-digit scorers at 16.3 points and also grabs a team-high 7.4 rebounds, while Seth Allen contributes 13.4 points while making 45.1% of his 3-pointers. Ty Outlaw (48.2% on 3-pointers) and Justin Robinson (42.5%) are two other terrific deep-threats for Virginia Tech. LeDay is averaging 25.7 points on 62 percent shooting in his last three games, while Allen shot 4-of-13 in the Florida State loss after making at least 60% of his shots in the previous six games.

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The fact that Virginia Tech can shoot the three should have Wisconsin worried after what Michigan did to them on Sunday, but the Badgers have been here before and their defense has been getting better as the season goes along. The Hokies will keep it close for a half, but the experienced Badgers will pull away for a win and cover.

Pick: Wisconsin -5.5

ATS TRENDS

Virginia Tech
  • Hokies are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
  • Hokies are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
  • Hokies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
  • Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
  • Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games as an underdog.
  • Hokies are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 games as an underdog.
  • Hokies are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS win.
  • Hokies are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
  • Hokies are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Hokies are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Big Ten.
  • Hokies are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games overall.
Wisconsin
  • Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
  • Badgers are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 vs. Atlantic Coast.
  • Badgers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Badgers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Badgers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Badgers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games as a favorite.
  • Badgers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  • Badgers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.

OU TRENDS

Virginia Tech
  • Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 non-conference games.
  • Over is 5-2-1 in Hokies last 8 neutral site games as an underdog.
  • Over is 9-4-1 in Hokies last 14 neutral site games.
Wisconsin
  • Under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 NCAA Tournament games.
  • Under is 9-1-1 in Badgers last 11 neutral site games.
  • Over is 6-1-2 in Badgers last 9 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 5-1-1 in Badgers last 7 neutral site games as a favorite.
  • Under is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  • Under is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 vs. Atlantic Coast.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Badgers last 5 overall.
  • Under is 6-2-1 in Badgers last 9 games following a straight up loss.
  • Under is 3-1-2 in Badgers last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Badgers last 5 games as a favorite.
  • Under is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
  • Under is 9-4 in Badgers last 13 non-conference games.

HEAD TO HEAD

No trends available.

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