Virginia Tech
2-0
Iowa
2-0
Win Probability
Two unbeaten teams meet in Iowa City, where the simulation clearly favours Iowa over visiting Virginia Tech. The Hawkeyes' depth in ball movement and perimeter shooting will be tested by the Hokies' length and transition game. Virginia Tech's defence will need to keep Iowa's efficient scoring in check; Iowa's rebounding and interior presence must limit the visitors' second chances. AccuScore's model leans decisively toward Iowa, and on games shaped this way across similar matchups, the favoured side won 68 percent of the time. A Virginia Tech upset would require the Hokies to control the glass and force enough turnovers to hold down Iowa's pace.
AccuScore's simulation of the first half, priced against the books' 1st-half lines.
Leads at the half
EV is the simulation's chance times the book's price, minus 1. It is what the simulation expects, not a guaranteed return; the props archive shows what value picks actually earned.
| Book | IOWA | EV | VT | EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings ↗ | -192 | -0.3% | +160 | -4.9% |
| FanDuel ↗ | -192 | -0.3% | +158 | -5.2% |
| BetRivers ↗ | -210 | -1.8% | +160 | -4.9% |
| betPARX ↗ | -210 | -1.8% | +160 | -4.9% |
| TwinSpires ↗ | -210 | -1.8% | +160 | -4.9% |
| Book | Line | Over | EV (O) | Under | EV (U) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings ↗ | 142.5 | -115 | +1.4% | -105 | -6.1% |
| FanDuel ↗ | 142.5 | -110 | +2.5% | -110 | -7.0% |
| Caesars ↗ | 142.5 | -110 | +2.5% | -110 | -7.0% |
| theScore Bet ↗ | 142.5 | -115 | +1.4% | -105 | -6.1% |
| BetRivers ↗ | 143.5 | -114 | -1.0% | -109 | -4.2% |
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NCAAB
AccuScore's simulation makes Iowa 65% to beat Virginia Tech (35%).
Projection updated
AccuScore's simulation makes Iowa the more likely winner at 65%. The projection updates as team news and prices move.
AccuScore's simulation gives Iowa a 65% chance of beating Virginia Tech, against 35% for Virginia Tech. Iowa are at home and favoured on these numbers.
Virginia Tech (2-0 so far) project to finish 19.9–12.1 and make the NCAA Tournament in 46% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
Iowa (2-0 so far) project to finish 21.3–10.7 and make the NCAA Tournament in 76% of AccuScore's simulated seasons.
| Team | Projected record | Conference title | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 19.9–12.1 | 4% | 46% |
| Iowa | 21.3–10.7 | 5% | 76% |
From AccuScore's daily simulation of the rest of the season. Every NCAAB team's projection →
How Virginia Tech and Iowa come into this game: their latest results, every meeting on record and how each has fared against the betting market.
Virginia Tech have won 2 of their last 2 (W-W, most recent first).
Iowa have won 2 of their last 2 (W-W, most recent first).
The teams have met once since 2017: Virginia Tech 1, Iowa 0. The last meeting, on Nov 28, 2017, finished Iowa 55, Virginia Tech 79.