Click on each prediction to jump to the full analysis. If you're signing up for a new sportsbook for the college basketball season, here are two of the best welcome bonuses available:. Claim Now. Sign Up Now. Virginia Tech: No injuries to report. Virginia: No injuries to report. Find our latest NCAA basketball injury reports. Virginia is ATS in their last 12 home game.
Our predictions are compiled from the analysis of the spread and total and are indications of where we are leaning for this game.
Our best bet is the play that we like the most for this game, which we would actually put some of our bankroll behind. The Hokies started their season Since then, they've lost six of their nine games, three of which came against ranked opponents: No. Additionally, they're to start conference play, and though they've had their fair share of missteps, I think they should be the ones favored in this ACC contest, not Virginia.
Even with just an record, the Hokies are 31st on KenPom's rankings, compared to Virginia's 63rd. They rank higher offensively than Virginia 38th, 86th , defensively 30th, 55th , and have even played a slightly tougher schedule to this point 59th, 72nd. Offensively, the Hokies are one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the country, ranking 15th in 3-point percentage Though Virginia is strong overall defensively, their biggest weakness comes on the perimeter.
They allow opposing teams to shoot Offensively, the Cavaliers may not be able to keep up if Virginia Tech starts to knock down shots. Virginia's offense only averages Virginia Tech should have no problems limiting Virginia offensively and can take advantage of their poor perimeter defense. Guard Nahiem Alleyne wasn't much of a difference maker for the Hokies; Alleyne finished with only nine points on 2-for shooting in his 31 minutes on the court.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Virginia is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only against the spread when favored. The losses put Virginia at and Virginia Tech at The Cavaliers don't typically stay down for long -- they're after losses this year -- so Virginia Tech after losses won't have an easy go of it. The Cavaliers are a slight 1.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1. See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now. Sponsorship Request. Back On Track. Sentara Martha Jefferson Monday. Investigate TV. Gray DC Bureau. Watch Previous Newscasts. Closings and Delays. Dismiss Closings Alerts Bar. By Mike Shiers. Published: Jan. Share on Facebook.
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