Virginia Tech vs Virginia Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the John Paul Jones Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hokies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cavaliers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia Tech 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia

-Recent betting trends in games played between Virginia Tech and Virginia

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hokies and Cavaliers. 

Virginia Tech Looks for Another Key Win

Virginia Tech have not had a great season but they are coming off a big victory in the last game against Florida State. Virginia Tech scored 76 points while the defense gave up 66 points per game. Toibu Lawal had a strong game putting 17 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists. Jaden Schutt put up 16 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago they didn’t play as well and they ended up 57 points per game. 

Virginia Tech comes into this game with a 9-12 record overall and during conference play they have gone 4-6. Virginia Tech is averaging 69.8 points while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. The offense is ranked while the defense is ranked 222nd in the league. Virginia Tech has an offensive rating of 104.6 points while their defense has a rating of 108.8. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.8 points while shooting 59.6 percent from the field and 45 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Virginia Tech Will Beat Virginia 

• Virginia has lost five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won three of Virginia Tech’s last four games.
• Virginia Tech has won the first half in 16 of its last 21 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Can Virginia Build on the Last Game?

Virginia has not had a whole lot of success this season but they are coming off a big victory in the last game against Miami. Virginia scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 11 points. At halftime, they were up 40-29 and they never looked back in the second half. Isaac McKneely put up 26 points, two rebounds, and two assists. They shot 54.9 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Virginia comes into this game with a 10-11 record and they have gone 9-12 against the spread. Virginia is averaging 62.8 points while their defense is giving up 64.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 360th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th in the league. They are averaging 50.9 shot attempts per game which is 361st. They want to keep the pace slow and they will probably try to slow down the pace here. 

Why Virginia Will Beat Virginia Tech

• Virginia has won 21 of its last 22 day games at John Paul Jones Arena following a road win.
• Virginia Tech has lost each of its last five games at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Virginia Tech has lost the first half in each of its last five games at John Paul Jones Arena.

Virginia Tech vs Virginia Prediction

Virginia’s offense finally showed some sign of life, and they are going to put on a show here. They scored 82 points against Miami and although they might not score as many here. Virginia Tech is averaging 69.8 points and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start. This might not be the fastest pace game of the year but this total is just a bit too low. Back the over to cash here.