Elon vs Virginia Tech Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Elon Phoenix will meet on Saturday afternoon in a non‑conference matchup at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies enter Saturday afternoon’s contest with a 10–2 win‑loss record, including a perfect 7–0 record at home. The Hokies have compiled wins over Charleston Southern, Providence, Bryant, Colorado State, South Carolina, and George Mason, while losing games to Saint Mary’s and the VCU Rams. In the Virginia Tech Hokies impressive 86–83 overtime victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks earlier this month, forward Amani Hansberry tallied 22 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal illustrating his ability to anchor the Hokies frontcourt.

The Virginia Tech Hokies average 83.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting from the field and 36.3 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Hokies are allowing opponents 71.9 points per game.

Sophomore forward Amani Hansberry leads the Hokies averaging 15.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Freshman guard Neoklis Avdalas adds 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per contest, while junior forward Tobi Lawal contributes 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Ben Hammond provides backcourt depth with 9.2 points and 3.5 assists per game, while junior guard Jaden Schutt averages 10.7 points per contest.

Elon Phoenix Betting Preview

The Elon Phoenix enter Saturday’s contest with a 7–4 record, including a 3–2 mark away from home. The Phoenix have compiled wins over Richmond, Northern Illinois, Wofford, Gardner Webb, UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State, while dropping games to Furman, Mercer, Marshall, and Miami. In Elon Phoenix’s 73-70 win over the Richmond Spiders two days ago, forward Kacper Klaczek amassed 16 points (3 of 3 shooting from three-point range), 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

The Elon Phoenix average 83.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting from the field and 35.1 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Phoenix are allowing opponents 81.1 points per game which ranks an abysmal 291st in the nation.

Senior forward Chandler Cuthrell leads the Elon Phoenix averaging 21.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Junior guard Randall Pettus II adds 14.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest, while sophomore guard Bryson Cokley contributes 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1 assist per game. Senior forward Kacper Klaczek provides the Phoenix with an interior presence averaging 11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block per game.

Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win

•             Home dominance. The Hokies are unbeaten at home (7-0) this season.

•             Star frontcourt play. Armani Hansberry and Tobi Lawal combine for 28.7 points and 20.7 rebounds per game.

•             Balanced scoring. Four Hokies average over 10.7 points a game.

•             Defensive edge. Virginia Tech allows just 71.9 points per game compared to Elon’s 81.1.

Why the Elon Phoenix will win

•             Quality frontcourt play. Senior forward Chandler Cuthrell leads the Elon Phoenix averaging 21.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

•             Momentum. The Elon Phoenix arrive at tomorrow’s game on the heels of a three-game winning streak.

Virginia Tech vs. Elon Phoenix Prediction

This game sets up as a clash between the Virginia Tech Hokies overall team depth at the skill positions against an Elon Phoenix team that has been inconsistent at times this season. In my view, Virginia Tech’s ability to rotate fresh bodies and maintain pressure across four quarters should gradually wear down Elon’s backcourt. I fully expect the Hokies to build separation in the second half and protect their home floor with a convincing win tomorrow afternoon.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Virginia Tech TBA