Virginia Cavaliers Battle vs Virginia Tech Hokies Highlights College Basketball Odds Menu

The Virginia Cavaliers host Virginia Tech on Saturday, looking to build on their 23-1 mark against the 17-7 Hokies in college basketball betting action at John Paul Jones Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Virginia Tech Hokies opened as 13-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 23-1 and 16-4-1 ATS Virginia Cavaliers will face the 17-7 Virginia Tech Hokies, who own a 12-8 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Virginia Cavaliers are 5-16 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Virginia Tech Hokies are 14-6.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 4-ranked Virginia Cavaliers and the No. 253-rated Virginia Tech Hokies in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Virginia has the nation's No. 225-rated offensive output, at 68.33 PPG. The visiting Virginia Tech Hokies defense ranks No. 180 allowing on average 73.75 PPG. The Cavaliers FG% has averaged 46.6% so far, less than the Virginia Hokies marksmen have achieved on the year, 51.66% per game.