Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

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

Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hokies and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Georgia Tech is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where: Atlanta at McCamish Pavilion
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Betting Odds GTECH -5.5, VTECH +187 | GTECH -234 O/U 143.5

Hokies Preview: Does Virginia Tech Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

The Hokies fell to 8-10 on the season after a 72-63 home loss to Wake Forest on Saturday. Virginia Tech entered the game as +4 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 137.5.

Virginia Tech trailed 31-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 41-34.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech's offense managed 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They hit 31.6% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-19, and connected on 45.5% of their two-point shots, finishing 15-for-33. At the free-throw line, the Hokies were efficient, making 15 of 19 attempts for a 78.9% success rate.

Hunter Sallis led the way with 24 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 42.9% from three-point range. Cameron Hildreth added 21 points, hitting 53.8% of his shots, while Jaden Schutt contributed 12 points, matching Sallis's 42.9% from beyond the arc. The Hokies recorded 9 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense gave up 72 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech's defense conceded 6 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 31%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%.

Yellow Jackets Preview: Does Georgia Tech Stand a Chance at Home?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech fell to 8-11 on the season after a 91-78 road loss to Florida State on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 146.5.

Georgia Tech struggled in the first half, trailing 37-24 at the break. While they managed to score 54 points in the second half, they also allowed 54 points, preventing any comeback attempt.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 54.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-29 from three-point range.

The Yellow Jackets were 70.8% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 24 attempts, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Lance Terry led the way with 23 points, while Taylor Bol Bowen, Javian McCollum, and Duncan Powell each added 20 points. Malique Ewin and Jamir Watkins contributed 17 points apiece, with Ewin also pulling down 11 rebounds.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 65% of their two-point attempts, with 26 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Georgia Tech's opponent hit 9 of 27 attempts, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Georgia Tech gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Hokies vs Yellow Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Hokies offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Virginia Tech posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
Virginia Tech has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
The Yellow Jackets have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.