Virginia Tech appeared to have grand designs on making some serious noise in the ACC after opening conference play with an upset win over No. 18 UNC. However, things have soured since then for the Hokies. The upcoming Virginia Tech Hokies game will show them entering on a five-game losing streak both overall and in ACC play.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have started to pick up steam following a loss on the road in Pittsburgh to start the New Year. Virginia has won three straight games in-conference to improve to 5-2 in ACC play. While Virginia Tech vs. Virginia betting will show that rivalry games can get testy, the Hokies will need to rediscover something to hang with the Cavaliers.
NCAA basketball teams usually have a hard time finding themselves against a team as deliberate as Virginia.
Virginia Tech vs. Virginia Odds
NCAAB odds show that Virginia is a 6.5-point favorite. The Cavaliers are -295 on the moneyline, but Virginia Tech is +235. The over/under is 125.5 points.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Virginia Cavaliers Information
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Virginia Cavaliers
Location of the game: John Paul Jones Arena. Charlottesville, VA.
Date: Wednesday, 18th January. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: ESPNU
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Virginia Cavaliers Analysis
Virginia Tech Performance Recap and Analysis
A major factor in Virginia Tech’s struggles has been the absence of guard Hunter Cattoor. He has missed the past four games due to injury, but the returning ACC Tournament MVP is expected to return against Virginia. When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, Cattoor’s return will represent a big lift for the Hokies.
Cattoor averages 9.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for Virginia Tech. He also shoots above 40 percent from the 3-point line. In Cattoor’s absence, the Hokies’ outside shooting has struggled. However, Virginia Tech has struggled from the outside all season, only shooting 33.6 percent.
Anyone doing Virginia Tech vs Virginia betting will see that the Hokies have been solid defensively. Hokies limit opponents to 31.7 percent shooting from the 3-point line and only 65.8 points per game.
Key Injuries
- Hunter Cattoor – Probable (elbow)
Virginia Tech Betting Trends to Know
- Virginia Tech is 0-5 against the spread in its past five games.
- The Hokies are 6-11 against the spread this season.
- The total has gone under in nine of Virginia Tech’s 17 games.
- Virginia Tech is 8-2 at home straight up this season.
Virginia Performance Recap and Analysis
When looking at the Virginia Cavaliers standings, it’s easy to see that they will once again be contenders for the ACC regular season title. While Virginia may not quite have the defense they have had in previous seasons under Tony Bennett, the Cavaliers are still a team that will make opponents work for every shot.
Virginia limits opponents to 59.4 points per game, which ranks 11th nationally. The Cavaliers also limit their opponents to 40.3 percent shooting from the field. When it comes to college basketball players, guard Kihei Clark has been a steadying influence in Virginia’s program for years. He is averaging 11 points and 6.0 assists per game.
Armaan Franklin (11.9 points) and Jayen Gardner (10.3) have also averaged in double figures scoring. Franklin shoots over 40 percent from the 3-point line. NCAAB picks have shown the Cavaliers’ offense has been solid overall.
Key Injuries
The Cavaliers don’t have any players of note on the college basketball injury report.
Virginia Betting Trends to Know
- The Cavaliers are 5-11 against the spread.
- Virginia is 3-2 in true road games this season.
- Virginia is 2-10 against the spread in their past 10 games.
Virginia Tech vs. Virginia Betting Picks
Anyone trying to navigate through Virginia Tech vs Virginia betting will need to consider how much they are willing to lay on the Cavaliers at home. Virginia is a heavy favorite, and the -295 price is likely too much for many bettors to turn a profit on. Probably better to use the Cavaliers as a leg in a parlay.
Looking at the NCAAB schedule for both sides shows this game should land under. Virginia Tech’s offense struggled without Cattoor, who may take some time to get used to being back on the court if he returns. The Hokies need this game in the college basketball standings but will have a hard time forcing the Cavaliers to speed up.
The Cavaliers should have a hard time covering the spread in this game. NCAAB picks show Virginia’s defense makes them the right side for this game. People making March Madness picks likely won’t see the Hokies around.
Virginia Tech vs. Virginia Score Predictions
Virginia 65, Virginia Tech 55.
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