Stanford Cardinal vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

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

Virginia Tech vs Stanford Prediction

The Hokies and Cardinal are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ACCN. The Cardinal will host the game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Stanford is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Virginia Tech Hokies at Stanford Cardinal
Where: Stanford at Maples Pavilion
Date: Wednesday, January 8th
Betting Odds STAN -8.5, VTECH +311 | STAN -415 O/U 143.5

Hokies Preview: Does Virginia Tech Have A Chance at Maples Pavilion?

Virginia Tech improved to 6-8 on the season with a narrow 86-85 win over Miami on Saturday. The Hokies were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Virginia Tech led 40-39 at halftime and both teams scored 46 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61%, thanks in part to hitting 45% of their threes (9/20) and 59% of their two-point attempts (23/39). The Hokies also connected on 86.7% of their free throws, going 13/15 from the line.

Mylyjael Poteat led the way with 25 points, shooting 62.5% from the field, while Toibu Lawal added 22 points on 8/10 shooting, also contributing 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Matthew Cleveland chipped in 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, and Jalil Bethea knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points. Austin Swartz was efficient as well, scoring 12 points in just 14 minutes, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 54% shooting from the field. Opponents found success inside, hitting 59% of their two-point attempts (23/39).

From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they converted 13 free throws (86%).

Cardinal Preview: Can the Cardinal Lock in a Home Win?

Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games

Stanford’s season record dropped to 9-5 after an 83-68 road loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, the Cardinal not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just over the 149.5 O/U line.

Stanford trailed 38-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 38 of their own.

Cardinal Offense Breakdown

Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.3% overall and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. However, they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 23 of 26 attempts for 88.5%.

Ishmael Leggett and Maxime Raynaud each scored 21 points, with Raynaud knocking down 3 of 5 threes. Jaland Lowe added 16 points and 5 assists, while Guillermo Diaz Graham contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds.

Cardinal Team Defense

Stanford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 36 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Stanford's opponents shot 36%, making 7 of 19 attempts. The Cardinal also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 14 shots for a 93% success rate. Stanford gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies vs Cardinal Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Virginia Tech has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 71 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Cardinal offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 78. Stanford posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Virginia Tech has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Cardinal have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.