GAME: #809 Virginia #810 Virginia Tech
TIME: 2/26/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Virginia -3
TOTAL: 113.5
SPORTSBOOK: WagerWeb Sportsbook
The Virginia Cavaliers (19-7, 11-5) have a tough ACC road game against the Virginia Tech Hokies (15-12, 6-10) at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. Virginia’s last loss came against the Louisville Cardinals 80-73 while Virginia Tech lost 88-64 to Duke in its most recent game. These teams last met on Jan. 4th at Virginia with the Cavaliers winning easily by a score of 65-39.
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS
The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 57 points per game while shooting 41% from the field the offense event while on the defensive end they are allowing only 52 points per game and 37% field goal shooting. Virginia’s offense has been scoring more lately averaging 67 points per game in their last 3 wins. Virginia is led by Mamadi Diakite who’s averaging 13.4 points and 6.7 rebounds along with K.Clark who is adding 10.8 points and 6 assists per game.
VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES
The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 70 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while adding 9.8 three-pointers per game and only committing 9.7 turnovers per game on the offensive end. The Hokies are allowing 66 points per game on 41% field goal shooting while forcing 12 turnovers and adding 4 steals and 3.4 blocks on the defensive end. Virginia Tech is led by Landers Nolley II who’s averaging 16.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
VIRGINIA vs VIRGINIA TECH PICK & PREDICTION
Virginia is starting to play better basketball while Virginia Tech has been slowing down however this is a rivalry game that changes things. Virginia Tech is coming off a huge blowout loss to Duke which usually makes teams hungry for a rebound whereas Virginia is playing Duke on Saturday which causes this game to be a look-a-head game as the Cavaliers that need that win against Duke to have a shot making the tournament. Last time these teams played Virginia won by 26 points and now Virginia Tech is only getting +3 on their home court which is very odd. Look for Virginia Tech to keep this game close enough to cover the spread however Virginia is starting to click right now which gives them the best chance to win.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
VIRGINIA
- Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 games as a road favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 road games.
- Cavaliers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. teams with a winning record.
VIRGINIA TECH
- Hokies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.
- Hokies are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- The home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: V. Tech +3 / Over 113.5
Fade the Public: no data / no data
Sharp Action: V. Tech +3 / no data
Virginia vs Virginia Tech Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball