Western Carolina vs Virginia Tech Prediction 12/11/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Western Carolina Catamounts will meet on Thursday evening in a non‑conference matchup at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies enter Thursday night’s contest with an 8–2 win‑loss record, including a perfect 5–0 mark at home. The Hokies have compiled wins over Charleston Southern, Providence, Bryant, Colorado State, South Carolina, and George Mason, while dropping games to Saint Mary’s and VCU Rams. In the Virginia Tech Hokies 86–83 overtime win over the South Carolina Gamecocks earlier this month, forward Amani Hansberry tallied 22 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal showcasing his ability to anchor the frontcourt.

The Virginia Tech Hokies average 82 points on 45.6 percent shooting from the field and 34 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Hokies are allowing opponents 73.6 points per game.

Junior forward Amani Hansberry leads the Virginia Tech Hokies averaging 16.1 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Freshman guard Neoklis Avdalas adds 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, while senior forward Tobi Lawal contributes 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest providing the Hokies with a strong interior presence.

Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts enter Thursday’s contest with a 4–5 record, including an 0–5 mark on the road. The Catamounts have compiled wins over Virginia‑Lynchburg, UNC Asheville, Stetson and the High Point Panthers, while losing games to Cincinnati, Duke, Lipscomb, and South Carolina Upstate. In the Western Carolina Catamounts 78–67 loss to USC Upstate Spartans four days ago, guard Julien Soumaoro accumulated 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist.

The Western Carolina Catamounts average 67.9 points on 40.1 percent shooting from the field and 27.6 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Catamounts are allowing opponents 83 points per game which ranks a dreadful 312th in the nation.

Senior guard Julien Soumaoro leads the Western Carolina Catamounts averaging 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Junior forward Marcus Kell adds 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while junior guard Cord Stansberry contributes 12.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. Sophomore center Abdulai Fanta Kabba provides 7.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1 steal per game.

Why the Virgina Tech Hokies Will Win

 •           Quality offense. The Virginia Tech Hokies average 82 points on 45.6 percent shooting per game.

•            Balanced roster. Hansberry and Avdalas provide scoring and playmaking ability.

•            Strong interior presence. Senior forward Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest

•            Home dominance. The Virginia Tech Hokies is unbeaten at home (5–0) this season.

Why the Western Carolina Catamounts Will Win

•            Quality guard play. Soumaoro and Stansberry provide perimeter scoring.

•            Frontcourt presence. Sophomore center Abdulai Fanta Kabba provides 7.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1 steal per game.

•            Upset motivation. Western Carolina will be eager to knock off a strong ACC opponent.

Virginia Tech vs. Western Carolina Prediction

This matchup highlights Virginia Tech’s offensive firepower and home dominance against Western Carolina’s inconsistent road play. The Hokies have multiple scoring options and a strong rebounding presence, while the Catamounts rely heavily on Soumaoro and Kell to generate offense.

Virginia Tech’s ability to pressure the ball and convert turnovers into transition points should create separation early. Western Carolina will need near‑perfect execution and a standout performance from Soumaoro to keep pace, but the Hokies’ depth and athleticism make that unlikely.

With Hansberry and Lawal controlling the paint and Schutt stretching defenses from the perimeter, Virginia Tech has the tools to overwhelm Western Carolina. Expect the Hokies to dictate tempo, extend their home winning streak, and cover the 20.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Virginia Tech -20.5