The Virginia Tech Hokies (9-12) travel to face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (10-11) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville and televised on ACCN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Virginia Cavaliers
The Hokies Are Coming Off A Win
Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games
Virginia Tech improved to 9-12 on the season with a 76-66 road win over Florida State on Wednesday. The Hokies came into the game as +11 point 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 O/U line of 142.5.
The Hokies dominated the first half, leading 35-15 at the break. While they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, they scored 41 of their own to secure the win.
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia improved to 10-11 on the season with an 82-71 road win over Miami on Wednesday. The Cavaliers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Virginia led 40-29 at halftime and matched Miami point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 42. The total points for the game hit 153, going over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.
Hokies Offense Breakdown
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 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and went 18 for 30 from the free-throw line, good for 60%.
Toibu Lawal led the Hokies with 17 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 54.5% overall. Taylor Bol Bowen added 14 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Virginia’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 82 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to hitting 11 of 24 from beyond the arc at a 45.8% clip. They also connected on 63% of their two-point attempts.
Matthew Cleveland led the way with 27 points, though he struggled from three, missing all four attempts. Isaac McKneely added 26 points, hitting 6 of 12 from deep, while Taine Murray contributed 20 points, going 4 for 6 from three. Virginia finished with 20 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, with Blake Buchanan grabbing 9 boards and adding 16 points.
Hokies Team Defense
Virginia Tech held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field. The Hokies gave up 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 66%.
Cavaliers Team Defense
Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (25/62). They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the Hokies gave up 8 threes on 25 attempts, holding their opponent to 32% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8, shooting 66%. Virginia Tech allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Hokies vs Cavaliers Trends
- Although Virginia Tech has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Virginia has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Hokies vs Cavaliers Prediction
Not only do we have the Cavaliers winning this one by a score of 77-69, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Cavaliers at -3.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 125.5, and our model predicts the Hokies and Cavaliers to score a combined 146 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:February 1, 2025 Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies