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The Virginia Tech Hokies take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Sioux City, Iowa. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Iowa is favored by 4.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -210. The total is set at 142.5 points.
Here’s my Virginia Tech vs. Iowa prediction and college basketball picks for November 10, 2026.
Virginia Tech vs Iowa Prediction
Pick: Virginia Tech +4.5 (Play to +2)
My Virginia Tech vs Iowa best bet is on the Hokies to cover the spread. Be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page and download the Action Network app for the latest picks and analysis.
Virginia Tech vs Iowa Odds
| Virginia Tech Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -102 | 142.5 -110o / -110u | +172 |
| Iowa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -120 | 142.5 -110o / -110u | -210 |
- Virginia Tech vs Iowa spread: Virginia Tech +4.5 (-102), Iowa -4.5 (-120)
- Virginia Tech vs Iowa over/under: 142.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Virginia Tech vs Iowa moneyline: Virginia Tech +172, Iowa -210
Virginia Tech vs Iowa College Basketball Preview
Iowa Basketball
Fresh off an Elite Eight appearance in his first year, Ben McCollum has to figure out his team’s DNA without star guard Bennett Stirtz.
So far, the Hawkeyes haven’t faced a tough test, beating Lipscomb and Eastern Illinois by lopsided margins.
The Hawkeyes won’t have a “star” like Stirtz this season; they’re more about balanced scoring and depth. McCollum deploys a 10-man rotation and all 10 are averaging five-plus points per game in the first two games.
The go-to guy seems to be speedy point guard Ty’Reek Coleman. He leads the team with 11.5 points while adding four rebounds and five assists per game.
Two of the other top four scorers are freshmen — Jaidyn Coon and Peyton McCollum — the latter, who looks like one of the best shooters in the Big Ten and will play big minutes in the backcourt.
The key to all of Iowa’s offensive hopes and dreams? Big man Trevin Jirak. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound center was a back end of the bench reserve last season, but he's something of a point forward this year, posting seven points, seven rebounds and six assists per game.
In general, Iowa has to shoot the ball well. With McCollum wanting to drain the clock and find the best shot, the Hawkeyes have no choice but to make close to 40% of their 3s to win a game against a solid high-major foe.
Virginia Tech Basketball
Mike Young could be nearing his final days at Virginia Tech if this season doesn’t culminate in an NCAA Tournament appearance — whether he retires or gets fired.
A tournament bid is very plausible for this group.
At the controls is shifty lead guard Ben Hammond, who posted 18 points with six assists and six steals per game in his first two games. The sky is the limit for Hammond — he’s one of the quickest players in the country, is a strong shooter and is among the top steal-getters in the country.
Young paired Hammond with Jaylen Curry, a veteran guard who spent last season at Oklahoma State. Those two can cause havoc on opposing guards on the defensive end, as both tally more than a steal per game.
Hammond is Virginia Tech’s most important player, but Amani Hansberry might be its best. Hansberry was vital to the Hokies' success last year, leading the team with 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 36% from 3.
Despite having a small backcourt, Virginia Tech makes up for the lack of guard size by starting the 6-foot-8, 240-pound Hansberry and 6-foot-11 Miles Heide at the forward spots.
I also like some of the wing options that Young has. He starts Isaiah Elohim, a very athletic wing who can shoot, but don’t sleep on Tyler Johnson, a starter from a season ago. Both of those two could be X-factors.
Virginia Tech vs. Iowa Pick, Betting Analysis
I want Virginia Tech. At this point, I feel better about the pieces on the Hokies' roster and how they mesh.
The coaching advantage is with McCollum, but the Hawkeyes could take time to figure out the scoring pecking order — and the roster isn’t super talented.
The more talented roster is getting 4.5 points? Sure, I’m in.
Pick: Virginia Tech +4.5 (Play to +2)
