Who’s Playing
Virginia Tech @ Dayton
Current Records: Virginia Tech 7-3; Dayton 6-4
What to Know
The Virginia Tech Hokies have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the Dayton Flyers at 2 p.m. ET Sunday at University of Dayton Arena. The Hokies will be strutting in after a win while Dayton will be stumbling in from a defeat.
Virginia Tech simply couldn’t be stopped this past Wednesday, as they easily beat the Cornell Big Red at home 93-60. Seven players on Virginia Tech scored in the double digits: forward Keve Aluma (16), guard Darius Maddox (14), guard Nahiem Alleyne (13), guard Hunter Cattoor (11), guard Sean Pedulla (11), forward Justyn Mutts (10), and forward David N’Guessan (10).
Meanwhile, Dayton came up short against the SMU Mustangs this past Wednesday, falling 77-69. The top scorers for Dayton were forward DaRon Holmes II (15 points), guard Elijah Weaver (14 points), and guard Malachi Smith (13 points).
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Hokies are expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Virginia Tech is now 7-3 while the Flyers sit at 6-4. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Virginia Tech ranks 30th in college basketball when it comes to turnovers per game, with only 10.5 on average. Less enviably, Dayton is stumbling into the matchup with the 27th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: University of Dayton Arena — Dayton, Ohio
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $31.30
Odds
The Hokies are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Flyers, 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 2-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Dayton won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Nov 26, 2019 – Dayton 89 vs. Virginia Tech 62
Injury Report for Dayton
- Richard Amaefule: Out for the Season (Ankle)
Injury Report for Virginia Tech
No Injury Information
