Virginia Tech Hokies vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAAB Betting Prediction

Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Yellow Prediction 1/22/2025

The Virginia Tech Hokies (8-10) travel to face off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-11) on Wednesday, January 22nd. This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta and televised on ESPNU. Both Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech’s season record dropped to 8-10 after a 72-63 home loss to Wake Forest on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +4 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.

Trailing 31-29 at halftime, Virginia Tech allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 135 fell just under the 137.5 O/U line.

The Yellow Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

The Yellow Jackets fell to 8-11 on the season after a 91-78 loss to Florida State on Saturday. Georgia Tech entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.

Georgia Tech trailed 37-24 at halftime but matched Florida State’s 54 points in the 2nd half. While the offense picked up, the defense couldn’t contain the Seminoles.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Virginia Tech managed just 63 points, shooting 40.4% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 15 of 19 free throws, good for 78.9%.

Hunter Sallis led the way with 24 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 42.9% from deep. Cameron Hildreth added 21 points, shooting 53.8%, while Jaden Schutt contributed 12 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 9 of 29 from beyond the arc, shooting 31%, while connecting on 54.8% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 24, good for 70.8%.

Lance Terry led the way with 23 points, shooting 52.9% overall. Taylor Bol Bowen and Javian McCollum each contributed 20 points, with Bowen hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 77.8% overall. Malique Ewin added 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 21 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 15 of 33 attempts for 45%.

From three-point range, the opposition went 6/19, shooting 31%. They also got to the free-throw line 19 times, making 15 for 78%. Virginia Tech allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 21 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Hokies’ defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 19 shots. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 78%, making 15 of 19 attempts. Virginia Tech also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Hokies vs Yellow Jackets Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Hokies have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last three games at home, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
  • The last ten games that Virginia Tech was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.

Hokies vs Yellow Jackets Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Yellow Jackets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Yellow Jackets at -5.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 143.5 and our model has the Hokies and Yellow Jackets finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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