7:00 p.m. ET: Virginia Cavaliers (16-9) at Virginia Tech Hokies (15-10)

Spread: V. Tech -4
Total: 120

Virginia Tech hosts the Virginia Cavaliers after Keve Aluma scored 20 points in Virginia Tech’s 71-59 win against the Syracuse Orange. The Hokies are 9-3 on their home court. Virginia Tech ranks 4th in the ACC with 14.7 assists per game and the Cavaliers have gone 10-5 against ACC opponents and ranks 7th in the ACC with 14.2 assists per game. These teams play for the 2nd time in conference play this season. The Cavaliers won the last matchup 54-52 on Jan. 13. Virginia has won four straight and Virginia Tech has won five straight games. Virginia Tech’s run has been fueled by offense, the Hokies have shot 52% from the field, including 48.8% (61 of 125) from three. Virginia has had some big wins but they are due for a loss on the road especially against a hungry Virginia Tech squad that is looking for payback on the early season loss to Virginia. The Hokies are averaging over 70 points per game, 47% from the field, and 41.5% from three this season compared to Virginia’s 63/45%/32%. Virginia Tech has more offense than Virginia will be able to keep up. The Hokies should be able to cover the spread at home. The over is 6-3 in the last nine Virginia Tech home games.  

Trends

• The Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
• The Home team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
  

The Bookie:          V. Tech -4 / Over 120
Fade the Public:   V. Tech / Under
Sharp Action:       Virginia / Under