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Virginia Tech vs Iowa Basketball Predictions
Virginia Tech edges Iowa in three bold predictions for their matchup.
In brief
Virginia Tech edges Iowa in three bold predictions for their matchup. Virginia Tech wins to become 5-0 against Iowa with Amani Hansberry's double-double, Jaylen Curry scoring 15 with two turnovers or fewer, and the Hokies forcing 21 turnovers in two games. Originally reported by Virginia Tech Hokies On SI.
Historical rivalry
Virginia Tech and Iowa last played in November 2017 with the Hokies winning 79-55.
Game details
Tuesday's matchup at Tyson Events Center tips at 7 p.m. ET with FS1 coverage.
Iowa's center issue
Andrew McKeever, a 7'3" Saint Mary's transfer, hasn't played due to back injury.
Prediction 1
Amani Hansberry gets his first double-double of the season.
“hansberry leads virginia tech with thirty-nine points on fifteen of twenty-four shooting through two games”
Prediction 2
Jaylen Curry scores 15 with two turnovers or fewer.
“curry gets to fifteen points and commits no more than two turnovers, the first time he does both in a virginia tech uniform”
Prediction 3
Virginia Tech wins to become 5-0 against Iowa.
“virginia tech has forced forty-two turnovers in two games and made twenty-one of its fifty three-point attempts”
Hawkeyes' defense
Iowa has won the glass in both games with 41-33 against Lipscomb and 15 against Eastern Illinois.
Hawkeyes' shooting
Iowa's shooting swung from 6-of-25 from three-point range to 14-of-30 against Eastern Illinois.
McCollum's view
McCollum says the Hokies won't beat themselves in the game.
“they're not going to beat themselves”
Here's the gist
Virginia Tech wins to become 5-0 against Iowa with Amani Hansberry's double-double, Jaylen Curry scoring 15 with two turnovers or fewer, and the Hokies forcing 21 turnovers in two games.
