Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
The Yellow Jackets and Cavaliers are set to face off at 5:30 ET on CW. The Cavaliers will host the game at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and Virginia is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Georgia Tech.
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers -1.5
This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Yellow Jackets Exceed Expectations on the Road?
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games
Georgia Tech improved to 11-12 on the season with an 89-86 road win over Clemson on Tuesday. Entering the game as +12.5 point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Georgia Tech outscored Clemson 31-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the over/under line of 139.5.
Georgia Tech put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a 50.9% success rate on two-pointers and just 25% from beyond the arc.
They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 48% of their attempts. The Yellow Jackets grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists. Chase Hunter and Naithan George each scored 28 points, with George adding 7 assists.
Georgia Tech’s defense gave up 86 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 36% shooting from the field. The Yellow Jackets allowed 16 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 40% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech’s opponent hit 12 of 37 threes, shooting 32%. The Yellow Jackets also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 85% success rate. Georgia Tech gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Can Virginia Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia improved to 11-12 on the season with a 73-57 road win over Pittsburgh on Monday, February 3rd. Entering the game as +13 point underdogs, the Cavaliers not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Virginia took control early, leading 34-19 at halftime. While they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half, they scored 39 to maintain their lead. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 130.5.
Virginia’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 56% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They connected on 64.3% of their two-point attempts (18/28) and hit 45.5% from beyond the arc (10/22).
Dai Dai Ames led the way with 27 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 50% from three (3/6). Ishmael Leggett added 17 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots. The Cavaliers finished with 20 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.
Virginia’s defense held their opponent to just 57 points, as they shot 41% from the field, hitting 18 of their 43 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 12 of 23 shots, good for 52% shooting.
From three-point range, Virginia limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Cavaliers also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15, shooting 71%. Virginia gave up just 4 offensive rebounds.