Albert
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15h
My Prediction
Clemson Tigers by 18If you're a fan of betting on the underdogs, you may already be closing your wallets for this game. The Clemson Tigers (#11) are striding into this matchup with Virginia Tech Hokies almost too comfortably. Let's delve into why that is.
Let's start with the star players for both teams. For the Hokies, Toibu Lawal seems to have been a real headache for opponents last month, with impressive numbers of 10.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Ben Burnham and Jaydon Young haven't been far behind, showcasing some pretty decent stats as well. But let's be real, decent won't cut it against Clemson.
For the Tigers, Ian Schieffelin and Viktor Lakhin have been steaming their competition. Schieffelin has been raking in an average of 14.1 points and 9.6 rebounds in the last month, while Lakhin boasts an impressive 16.0 points per game. It’s clear these guys have been eating their Wheaties.
If we look at their face-to-face history, one could argue that there's still some fight left in the Hokies. They did beat the Tigers back in 2024. But let’s not live in the past, right? The Tigers have returned the favor (and some!) in recent games with wins. The Tigers seem to have their number now.
Finally, we look at the regular season records and it's enough to make a grown Hokie weep. The Tigers are holding a dominating 25-5, compared to the Hokies' 13-17. And let's not forget the AP rankings, with the Tigers sitting pretty at #11 and, well, the Hokies are... somewhere in the abyss.
So, my friends, it's sad to say it doesn't look pretty for the Hokies. A betting man might want to place his chips on the Tigers in this one. Who knows though, upsets do happen right?
But this isn't a fairy tale, it's basketball.
Albert’s Prediction: Clemson Tigers by 18