The first round of the NCAA Tournament is finally here! Sit back, watch some great basketball and hope your bracket isn’t busted immediately. You can raise the stakes even further by betting on these games. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball bets today for the Virginia Tech vs. Florida matchup, including March Madness odds, preview and predictions for this NCAA Tournament game.
Best College Basketball Bets Today | Va. Tech vs. Florida
Virginia Tech vs. Florida Game Info
Virginia Tech Hokies (15-6) vs. Florida Gators (14-9)
Date: Friday, March 19, 2021
Start Time: 12:15 p.m. EST
Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Ind.
Coverage: CBS
These schools haven’t met in three decades, and it should be a competitive matchup to watch on Friday afternoon.
Virginia Tech finished third in the ACC but fell to North Carolina in the conference tournament. The Hokies are a slow, methodical team, ranking 293rd in the country in tempo. Their loss to North Carolina struggled playing at a faster tempo in the second half. Still, they have a true identity and thrive when able to dictate the flow of the game.
Florida is a team that has dealt with some of the most extreme adversity this season. From battling COVID-19 to dealing with the near death of star player Keyontae Johnson, the Gators have been through it all. In terms of pace, Florida ranks in the middle of the pack, so there isn’t a sharp contrast in playing styles for this game. What Florida does do well is impact shots on defense, blocking a shot on 14.4% of possessions (No. 12 in nation).
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Virginia Tech vs. Florida Odds Shopping
For those looking to bet on tonight’s Virginia Tech vs. Florida game, shopping the college basketball odds at various sportsbooks is critical to ensuring that you get the best number possible. The Awesemo OddsShopper tool is the perfect asset to use for a quick side-by-side comparison of the college basketball betting odds.
As seen in the accompanying image above, the point spread betting odds for this Virginia Tech vs. Florida differ across the sportsbooks. SugarHouse and DraftKings are currently offering the best value on the Hokies at +1 (-112). William Hill is currently offering the best line for the Gators, at a pick-’em (-110). Bettors should be selective and odds shop in order to avoid compromising value, especially later in the day.
Virginia Tech vs. Florida Odds Shopping | Total
Much like the point spread, those making NBA betting picks for the total in tonight’s Virginia Tech vs. Florida game should be a bit selective. Those interested in betting the total over will find the best value at SugarHouse, PointsBet and DraftKings in the form of an over 135 (-108) ticket. On the contrary, those looking to bet the Virginia Tech vs. Florida total under should aim to do so at PointsBet, with a line of 135 (-108).
Matt’s Prediction – Virginia Tech Pick-’em
After returning stud rebounding guard Tyrece Radford from a midseason suspension, Virginia Tech deserves the higher seeing in this matchup. Virginia Tech ranks higher in both offensive and defensive efficiency in this matchup. Florida lacks the size defensively to battle Keve Aluma and Justyn Mutts on the interior against Virginia Teach. Look for the Hokies to out-rebound Florida and cover a spread currently listed as a pick-’em.
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