Virginia Tech Hokies vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Looking to win big? The Hokies and Cavaliers face off at 4:00 ET on ACCN. The Cavaliers are hosting the game at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 125.5 points, and Virginia is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Virginia Tech.
VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers -3.5
This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
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 -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Virginia Tech Make it Happen on the Road?
Virginia Tech improved to 9-12 on the season with a 76-66 road win over Florida State on Wednesday. The Hokies entered the game as +11 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, just under the 142.5 O/U line.
Virginia Tech jumped out to a commanding 35-15 lead at halftime, but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own to hold on for the win.
Virginia Tech put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 10 of 26 threes, shooting 38.5% from deep, and went 18 of 30 from the free-throw line, hitting 60% of their attempts.
Toibu Lawal led the way with 17 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field. Taylor Bol Bowen was efficient, hitting 6 of 8 shots and 2 of 3 from three, finishing with 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, as they allowed 25 made baskets on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Hokies gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, with the opponent shooting 32% from deep. Virginia Tech also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws.
Will the Cavaliers Win at Home?
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia improved to 10-11 after an 82-71 road win over Miami on Wednesday. The Cavaliers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.
Virginia led 40-29 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 42 points. The total points for the game were 153, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.
Virginia’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 54.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They connected on 11 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 45.8% from deep, and hit 63% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 15 of 20 attempts, good for 75%.
Matthew Cleveland led the way with 27 points, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range. Isaac McKneely added 26 points, hitting 6 of 12 from beyond the arc. Taine Murray contributed 20 points, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range, and dished out 7 assists. Virginia finished with 20 assists as a team and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.
Virginia’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Cavaliers allowed 63% shooting, with the other team making 19 of 30 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Virginia’s defense held the other team to 31% shooting, as they hit 6 of 19 attempts. The Cavaliers also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws for a 75% success rate. Virginia gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.