Expect a defensive struggle when the ninth-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (13-1, 2-0 ACC) go head-to-head with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-5, 1-0 ACC) at McCamish Pavilion. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Yellow Jackets defeated the Lamar Cardinals 88-69, while the Hokies beat the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 87-59.
Virginia Tech played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 and a turnover percentage of 21.9. Gardner-Webb was 15.4 and 34.8, respectively, for those same stats. The Yellow Jackets, on the other hand, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.425) and had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 20.3). Georgia Tech’s Jose Alvarado had a solid performance, putting up 14 points and five assists. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, was lifted by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Hokies won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 76-56. Virginia Tech launched 16 three pointers, making eight of them (50.0 percent). Georgia Tech was, on the other hand, just 4-25 (16.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Justin Robinson and Alexander-Walker have played at a high level over the last five games for Virginia Tech. Robinson has averaged 0 points per game, while Alexander-Walker has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between two of the NCAA’s best defenses. Georgia Tech ranks 15th in defensive efficiency (89.5) and Virginia Tech is eighth (88.6).
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Tech ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Virginia Tech ranks 223rd (26.0).
- The Hokies rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while the Yellow Jackets rank 88th (33.8).
- Virginia Tech averages 17.6 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. Georgia Tech ranks 80th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
- The Hokies rank ninth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Yellow Jackets rank 142nd (7.3).
- Georgia Tech ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.4) while Virginia Tech ranks 134th (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
- The Hokies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.8, down from 23.2 for the season.
