Virginia vs Virginia Tech Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Virginia Cavaliers and the Virginia Tech Hokies meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Cassell Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Virginia Cavaliers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies prediction.

Virginia Cavaliers Recap

The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game looking to add on to their 95-51 win over American last time out to sit at 11-1 this season. After this game, Virginia will head on the road for a game against the NC State Wolfpack.

Cavaliers Win 6 In A Row

Thijs De Ridder leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 16.1 PPG along with 6 RPG while Malik Thomas has 11.1 PPG with 3.2 RPG. Chance Mallory has 11.1 PPG with 4.7 RPG in addition to 3.6 APG and 2.3 SPG and Jacari White has 10.9 PPG with 2.5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Virginia so far this season. Sam Lewis has 9.6 PPG with 3.8 RPG while Johann Grunloh has 9 PPG with a team-high 7.2 RPG to lead the Cavaliers in rebounding and Dallin Hall is Virginia’s top assist man with 4.2 APG so far this season. As a team, Virginia is averaging 87.2 PPG on 49.7% shooting from the field, 39.6% from three and 67.8% from the foul line this season.

Virginia Tech Hokies Recap

The Virginia Tech Hokies come into thi game looking to add on to their 82-81 win over Elon last time out to sit at 11-2 this season. After this game, Virginia Tech will head on the road for a game against Wake Forest.

Hokies Win 5 In A Row

Amani Hansberry leads Virginia Tech in scoring and rebounding with 16.3 PPG and 8.4 RPG along with 3.3 APG while Neoklis Avdalas has 14.6 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 5 APG to lead the Hokies in assists up to this point in the year. Tobi Lawal has 12.8 PPG and Jaden Schutt has 10.6 PPG while Ben Hammond’s added 10.1 PPG with 3.5 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Virginia Tech up to this point in the year. Tyler Johnson has 9.5 PPG with 5.3 RPG and Jailen Bedford has 8.3 PPG with 2.8 RPG as well this season. As a team, Virginia Tech is averaging 83.1 PPG on 47% shooting from the field, 35.9% from the foul line and 70.3% from the foul line this season.

Virginia Cavaliers @ Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Trends: December 31, 2025

Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win

• Virginia Tech has won each of its last eight games at Cassell Coliseum.
• Virginia has lost seven of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
• Virginia Tech has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at Cassell Coliseum.

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

• Virginia has won each of its last 13 December games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Virginia Tech has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Virginia has won the first half in each of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 15 games between Virginia and Virginia Tech have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Forty-two of Virginia’s last 43 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Virginia Tech ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.5).
• Virginia Tech ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.3%).
• Virginia ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.5).
• Virginia ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).

Virginia Cavaliers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction

I’m on the Hokies and the points here. This is a rivalry game, and this Hokies team is one of the better Hokie teams I can remember coming out of Blacksburg in some time. I think this one comes down to the wire so give me Virginia Tech and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Virginia Tech +5.5