Virginia Tech vs Virginia Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 7th at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 19-11 (8-9) this season after they defeated Boston College by a score of 72-63 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 35-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-37 in the second half in the win. The Hokies shot 43% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Tobi Lawal led Virginia Tech with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Neoklis Avdalas added 15 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Virginia Tech lost to North Carolina by a score of 89-82, but did beat Wake Forest by a score of 82-63 before that. The Hokies have scored 78.7 points per game with 34.5 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.2 points against per game this season. Amani Hansberry is averaging 14.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Ben Hammond is averaging 12.6 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Hokies. Virginia Tech is shooting 45.4% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 26-4 (14-3) this year after they defeated Wake Forest by a score of 75-70 in their last game. Virginia led 32-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-43 in the second half in the win. The Cavaliers shot 43% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Thijs De Ridder led UVA with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Jacari White added 14 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Virginia lost to Duke by a score of 77-51, but did beat NC State by a score of 90-61 before that. The Cavaliers have scored 81.0 points per game with 40.9 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.1 points against per game this season. Thijs De Ridder is averaging 16.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while Malik Thomas is averaging 11.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Cavaliers. Virginia is shooting 46.1% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this year. 

Virginia Tech vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia comes into this matchup with a 14-3 record in ACC play and they will be at home. The Cavaliers are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 86 points in three of their last five games. Virginia Tech has won two of their last three games, but they are just 8-9 in conference play. The Hokies are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 82 points in two of their last three. Virginia Tech has played well in their last four games and I like them with the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Virginia Tech +11.5