Expert prediction
NCAAW: #3 Iowa vs #8 Virginia Tech Odds, and Picks (Nov 9)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Iowa pummeled Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday, winning 102-46.
- Virginia Tech defeated High Point, 94-55, in their season opener.
- These two teams last met on March 21, 2004, in a game Virginia Tech won 89-76.
The highly anticipated 2023-24 women’s college basketball season is underway! Let’s preview the Iowa vs Virginia Tech game. This is a key matchup between two title contenders. It should be a high-scoring bout.
How to Watch
- Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- When: Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 8 p.m ET
- Channel: ESPN2
Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread |
| Iowa | ||
| Virginia Tech |
Preview
Iowa dominated in their opener, winning it 102-46. Caitlin Clark made 11 of 17 shots, finishing with 28 points. The Hawkeyes can expect that from Clark, but a combined 41 points from bigs Sharon Goodman and Hannah Stuelke was a great indication for their ability to support Clark in scoring. On the other hand, the rest of the backcourt didn’t do a ton, which makes things more difficult against a bigger Hokies team.
Virginia Tech had no trouble defeating High Point in their first game. After jumping out to a 38-15 lead in the 1st quarter, they led by 20+ for the majority of the game. Elizabeth Kitley was one of the NCAA’s best centers last season, and got off to a great start this season. She racked up 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the win, and will be tasked with stifling Iowa down low and preventing them from scoring easily.
Prediction
This is a matchup that could very well be a preview of a Final Four game this season. Both teams are projected to finish as either 1 or 2 seeds, with this game offering their first key opportunity to build their rĂ©sumĂ©. I expect this to be a relatively high-scoring game, with Caitlin Clark leading the way. The key will be how well Iowa’s other guards can support her if Kitley dominates down low. I see Iowa getting the win.
NCAAW Picks:
- Iowa 91, Virginia Tech 87 ()
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