Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia Tech vs Virginia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charlottesville.

Georgia Tech vs Virginia Prediction

Betting on today's Yellow Jackets and Cavaliers game? Catch the action at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, as the Cavaliers hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on CW. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 131.5 points, with Virginia being favored by -1.5 at home against Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Virginia Cavaliers
Where: Charlottesville at John Paul Jones Arena
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Betting Odds VIR -1.5, GTECH +110 | VIR -132 O/U 131.5

Yellow Jackets Preview: Does Georgia Tech Have A Chance at John Paul Jones Arena?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech improved to 11-12 on the season after a surprising 89-86 win over Clemson on Tuesday. Entering the game as +12.5 point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Trailing 34-33 at halftime, Georgia Tech edged out Clemson in the second half, outscoring them 31-30. The game’s total points of 175 easily surpassed the O/U line of 139.5.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range (7/28). Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 48% (12/25).

Chase Hunter and Naithan George each scored 28 points, with George adding 7 assists. The Yellow Jackets grabbed 24 offensive rebounds, with Baye Ndongo pulling down 13 boards and Ian Schieffelin contributing 8 rebounds and 23 points.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 36% shooting from the field. The Yellow Jackets allowed 28 made field goals on 77 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech's opponent shot 32%, hitting 12 of 37 three-point attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 85%.

Cavaliers Preview: Will Virginia Win at Home?

Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games

Virginia improved to 11-12 on the season with a 73-57 road win over Pittsburgh on Monday, February 3rd. The Cavaliers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.

Virginia led 34-19 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 130.5.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Virginia's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 56% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They connected on 45.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 22 from deep, and were even better inside the arc, shooting 64.3% on two-point shots.

Dai Dai Ames led the way with 27 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 50% from three-point range. Ishmael Leggett added 17 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots. The Cavaliers finished with 20 assists as a team, scoring 73 points in the win.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Virginia's defense held their opponent to 57 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 18 of 43 shooting. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Virginia's defense limited their opponent to 6 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15 for 71%. Virginia gave up 4 offensive rebounds.

Yellow Jackets vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
Across their last three home contests, Virginia has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 74 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Virginia has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.