The Virginia Cavaliers will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Yellow Jackets in Georgia Tech at Hank McCarmish Pavilion on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Virginia Cavaliers before tip-off in this one found them as -7.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Virginia Cavaliers will look to cover the spread vs the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday, as the Cavaliers are 10-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Yellow Jackets are 8-7 ATS. Virginia is 4-10 against the total, while Georgia Tech is 5-10 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, most recently No. 98 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Virginia Cavaliers, who rate No. 9 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Virginia is ranked No. 225 in NCAA basketball at 33.18 per game. Contrast that with Georgia Tech's No. 169 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Georgia Tech is the No. 261-ranked team in the country at 4.65 per game, while Virginia rates No. 131 at 7.82 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Virginia earned a 68-51 victory over North Carolina State on Sunday, getting 25 points from Devon Hall at John Paul Jones Arena.
Georgia Tech earned a 69-54 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday, getting 16 points from Abdoulaye Gueye at Petersen Events Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Virginia at Wake Forest, Sunday, January 21st
Georgia Tech at North Carolina, Saturday, January 20th