Virginia Tech vs. Virginia, 1/18/23 CBB Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia Prediction

No. 10 Virginia will look to improve to 9-1 at home when it hosts Virginia Tech at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Will the Cavaliers cover as 6.5-point home favorites or is there a better play on the board?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

677 Virginia Tech Hokies (+6.5) at 678 Virginia Cavaliers (-6.5); o/u 126.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing Virginia when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Virginia Tech Hokies DFS Spin

Rodney Rice (ankle) made his season debut in Wednesday's loss to Syracuse but finished with just two points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals and an assist across 30 minutes. Rice made his anticipated collegiate debut Wednesday and showed some jitters after managing to only hit one of his nine shot attempts. The 6-4 guard is expected to play a depth role in the backcourt but could see some extended minutes in the short run while Hunter Cattoor continues to be sidelined with a forearm injury.

Virginia Cavaliers DFS Spin

Armaan Franklin notched 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 67-58 win over Florida State. Franklin had another strong performance in this win over the Seminoles, and the senior continues to make an impact on both ends of the court. Franklin has scored in double digits in six straight outings and is averaging 15.5 points with 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals per contest in that span.

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia CBB Betting Trends

Over is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 road games

Under is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 home games

Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400

Under is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia CBB Prediction:

The home team is 4-1 against the spread in the last five meetings between these two teams, while the favorite has covered in six of the last seven meetings. The Hokies are also winless at the betting window in their last five road games, are winless against the number in their last five games overall and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: VIRGINIA CAVALIERS -6.5