Clemson Tigers vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
The Tigers and Hokies are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ACCN. The Hokies will host the game at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Clemson is favored bt -8.5 vs. Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.
CLEMSON TIGERS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +8.5
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.
- Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Pressure Builds for Clemson as Away Favorites
Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers improved to 16-4 on the season with an 86-72 win over Syracuse on Wednesday. Clemson was a -16 point favorite at home, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 went over the 139.5 O/U line.
Clemson took control early, leading 48-29 at halftime. However, they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38, which let Syracuse narrow the gap.
Clemson’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 56.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks to 62.9% shooting on two-pointers and 45% from beyond the arc.
J.J. Starling led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Chase Hunter added 23 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while Viktor Lakhin contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Tigers dished out 17 assists as a team.
Despite Clemson’s defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 56% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, going 22/35.
From beyond the arc, Clemson’s defense couldn’t contain the shooters, who connected on 45% of their threes, making 9 out of 20 attempts. The Tigers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%.
No Pressure for Virginia Tech as Home Dogs
Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games
The Hokies dropped to 8-11 on the season after a 71-64 loss to Georgia Tech on Wednesday. Virginia Tech entered the game as +4 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 135 points fell short of the 141.5-point O/U line.
After trailing 39-35 at halftime, the Hokies managed just 29 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32 points to the Yellow Jackets.
Virginia Tech struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 33.3% on two-point attempts. However, they found success from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 26 threes for a 42.3% rate, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 9 for 10.
Duncan Powell led the way with 23 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 75% from three. Baye Ndongo was also efficient, hitting 6 of 8 shots, while Tyler Johnson contributed 14 points on 5 of 7 shooting.
Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the opposing team went 18/34.
From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech allowed 6 threes on 17 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The Hokies also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 17 free throws, shooting 65%. Virginia Tech gave up 7 offensive rebounds.