Saint Joseph's Hawks vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-0, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O/U) meet the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-0, 2-0 ATS, 2-0 O/U) in a non-conference showdown on Tuesday evening, and we have the prediction. The Hawks posted a home win against Drexel on Saturday. The Hokies recorded a win against Province in their recent action. St. Joseph’s issued a road win against Virginia Tech in the meeting last season.
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Saint Joseph’s Seeks Third Win of Season
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are targeting their third win of the season. Saint Joseph’s opened the season with an 85-76 home win against Lafayette, but did not cover the big 13-point spread. Next, they remained at home and issued a 76-65 home win against Drexel of the CAA conference. The Hawks were again big favorites but did not cover the 10-point spread. They shot 37.9% and held the Dragons to just under 35%. The Hawks are going to be competitive in the A10 this season, but it will be a daunting task to finish in the top half.
Duece Jones is in for a mammoth season. The sophomore guard averaged a solid 12.5 PPG with La Salle of the A10 last year and transferred to the Hawks. He scored 29 points in the win on Saturday and has 31 points in two games. Jaiden Glover-Tosano had a big game in the opener, sinking 23 points, but did not register a point in the win on Saturday despite playing big minutes. The sophomore guard spent last season wth St. John’s. He is shooting 42% after two games.
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Anthony Finkley is a key returning player from last year. The junior forward averaged 7.1 PPG last year and has been a threat, scoring 28 points in two games. Desear Haskins could be in for a breakout season. The sophomore guard averaged just under 6 PPG last year and has been a huge threat this season. Hawkins has netted 29 points and 11 boards in two games. Derek Simpson has been sharp, amassing 19 points and 12 rebounds in two games.
The Hawks are ranked 116th in DI in Ken Pimeroy’s ratings and were voted to finish 7th in the A10 preseason poll chosen by the media. St. Joseph’s has averaged 80.5 points in two games, ranking them 100th. They are shooting 41% while keeping the opposition to a 39% mark. The Hawks have conceded an average of 70.5 points, placing them 205th.
Virginia Tech Earns Big OT Win
The Virginia Tech Hokies are targeting a 3-0 record on Wednesday evening. Virginia Tech began its season with an easy one. They earned a 98-67 home win against Charleston Southern in a clash that had the Hokies marked as 19-point favorites. Next, the Hokies had a tough opponent. The Hokies netted an exciting 107-101 OT win against Providence in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Saturday on a neutral court. They connected on 50% of their field goals while keeping Providence to a 45% efficiency. The Hokies were two-point dogs in the one.
Tobi Lawal is a big contributor. The senior forward was one of the best players on the squad last year, where he posted 12.4 PPG. Lawal has been decent, netting 27 points on 46% shooting in two games. Amani Hansberry was a key transfer. The junior forward averaged just under 10 PPG with West Virginia last season. Hansberry has been a beast. He scored 17 points in the win on Sunday and is averaging 18 PPG.
Jailen Bedford is a key player. The senior guard has amassed 31 points along with eight boards in two games. Ben Hammond should improve on last year’s numbers. The sophomore guard averaged 5.6 PPG last year and has scored just 13 points on a 33% efficiency in two games. Neonkis Avdalas was the star in the win on Sunday, delivering a stunning 33 points.
The Hokies are ranked 69th in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings and were selected to finish 12th in the ACC in the preseason media poll. Virginia Tech has averaged 102.5 points in two games, good for 95th. They are shooting 48%. They are keeping opponents to 39% shooting. The Hokies have conceded an average of 84 points, placing them 211th.
St. Joseph’s vs. Virginia Tech Pick
Spread Pick for St. Joseph’s vs. Virginia Tech
- St. Joseph's Hawks +10.5 (5 units)
The St. Joseph’s Hawks are 2-0 to begin the season, including a win against Drexel. The Virginia Tech Hokies are also 2-0, but their first win was against Lafayette, and they needed OT to beat Providence, in which they gave up 86 points before OT.
Furthermore, the Hawks have the defense to stay in this game. They are only conceding 102.7 points per 100 possessions compared to 101.5 points per 100 by the Hokies. Also, VA Tech has relied on its three-point shooting early this season, attempting an average of 28 threes per game. This is key as the Hawks' three-point defense has been a strength, keeping the opposition to 30.4% shooting.
Over/Under Pick for St. Joseph’s vs. Virginia Tech
- Over 156 (5 units)
I expect a shootout. St. Joseph’s is in a groove in the offensive end, scoring 86 and 75 points in its two games. The Hokies gave up 67 points against Charleston Southern, which is not a good sign considering Charleston Southern is ranked 306th in DI on Ken Pomeroy’s ratings.
In addition, Virginia Tech is piling on the points, scoring 98 in the opener and 107 points against Providence. Also, Virginia Tech plays at a very quick pace, ranking fifth in DI in possessions per game. This means they will also give up points. The over is 2-0 in the Hokies' two games this season and 5-1 in their previous six games.
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