The Virginia Tech Hokies (4-0) and the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-0) collide in the 2022 Charleston Classic on Friday afternoon at 12 p.m. ET. Virginia Tech is favored by 1.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 139 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model knows Penn State's offense has been off to a solid start. The Nittany Lions are moving the ball well and are getting clean looks at the rim. Penn State ranks fourth in the Big Ten in scoring (81), second in field goal percentage (51), first in 3-point percentage (46), and third in assists (19.7). Senior guard Jalen Pickett is leading the way as a scorer and facilitator. Pickett creates his own shots while diming the teammates. He averages a team-high 15.8 points and 8.5 assists per game. 

The model also knows Virginia Tech's offensive unit is efficient. This group loves to run and get out in transition. The Hokies head into the matchup second in the ACC in scoring (85.5), third in field goal percentage (52), and second in 3-point percentage (44). Sophomore guard Sean Pedulla is an impact player in the backcourt. Pedulla is a reliable shooter from the perimeter and a solid playmaker. The Oklahoma product logs 19.5 points, 5.3 assists and is shooting 48% from deep. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Penn State vs. Virginia Tech. It is leaning Over on the total and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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