The nation’s top scoring defense will be on the road at McCamish Pavilion, when the Virginia Cavaliers (11-5, 3-3 ACC) clash with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-9, 3-4 ACC). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 78-74, while the Cavaliers were defeated by the ninth-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 54-50.
Virginia held Florida State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.530) while Georgia Tech had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.486). Georgia Tech was led by Michael Devoe, who finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Mamadi Diakite had a solid performance for Virginia, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Cavaliers won the only game between these two teams last season, 81-51. Virginia’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Georgia Tech. The Cavaliers had a rate of 0.222, while the Yellow Jackets posted a mark of 0.071. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Georgia Tech might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Virginia currently ranks first in defensive efficiency, while the Yellow Jackets rank 323rd in offensive efficiency.
Virginia Cavaliers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Virginia ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Georgia Tech ranks 170th (35.8).
- The Yellow Jackets average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. The Cavaliers rank 147th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Virginia ranks 206th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Georgia Tech ranks 259th (17.1).
- The Cavaliers rank third in assists allowed per game (8.1) while the Yellow Jackets rank 133rd (12.6).
- Virginia ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Georgia Tech ranks 96th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.9 for the season.
