Predictions, Player Prop Picks, and Best Odds for the ACC Tournament Matchup between Virginia and Georgia Tech

• The Virginia Cavaliers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets meet in the second round of the ACC Tournament on March 12
• Virginia dominated the only regular-season meeting (at home) but the Yellow Jackets are slight favorites on Wednesday
• Below, see my Virginia vs Georgia Tech picks and predictions, plus the best available odds for the spread, moneyline, and total

After a pair of disappointing regular seasons, the #9 Virginia Cavaliers (15-16, 8-12 ACC, 13-18 ATS) and #8 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (16-15, 10-10 ACC, 14-17 ATS) square off in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday afternoon (12:00 pm ET). Virginia cruised to a 75-61 home victory when these teams met in Charlottesville on Feb. 8, yet sportsbooks list Georgia Tech as a slight 1.5-point neutral-court favorite in Wednesday’s college basketball odds.

Virginia vs Georgia Tech Prediction & Picks

• Virginia moneyline (+100) at Caesars
• Duncan Powell under 12.5 points (-115) at bet365

It’s easy to dismiss Virginia’s win over Georgia Tech back in February as a home game that won’t translate to future success in a new location. But it’s the manner of UVA’s win that has me thinking that success is sustainable and will travel. Virginia wound up winning by 14 despite Georgia Tech hitting at 44.4% from beyond the arc (8-of-18). Virginia completely dominated the glass, finishing +14 on the boards, including +7 in offensive rebounds. Blake Buchanan, the Wahoos’ 6’11 center, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out four assists from the post.

The Yellow Jackets are not a team that tends to shoot the ball well. They connected at just a 33.9% clip from beyond the arc during the regular season (177th in DI). Virginia, on the other hand, averaged 37.6% from three (26th in DI). Meanwhile, the strength of the Georgia Tech defense is on the interior; they limited opponents to a 46.6% field-goal percentage on two-point attempts (28th-best in DI) but allowed 35% on three (256th).

On top of that, Georgia Tech won exactly two games outside of Atlanta all season: a 73-67 victory at Pitt, and a 89-86 triple-OT upset of Clemson. The Yellow Jackets were 2-9 away and lost their only neutral-court game to Northwestern (71-60). Virginia wasn’t much better away from home, but did manage a 70-60 neutral-court win over Villanova, plus a 4-7 SU record in true road games.

In short, the personnel and stylistic matchup favors Virginia on paper, and they also have a slightly better resume away from home. That’s plenty for me to back the Cavaliers as even-money underdogs.

UVA vs GT Player Props

Virginia vs Georgia Tech player props as of March 12 at bet365. Find the top sites for online slots.

The point totals for Wednesday’s game at the Spectrum Center are all clustered from 10.5 to 14.5, led by UVA sharpshooter Isaac McKneely (14.0 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.9 APG), who’s hitting at 41.0% from beyond the arc this season. Senior guard Lance Terry (15.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.7 APG) and sophomore forward Baye Ndongo (13.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.5 APG) have the highest point totals on the Georgia Tech side at 13.5. Ndongo also has the highest rebound total on the board by a wide margin at 10.5 O/U.

Best Available Virginia vs Georgia Tech Odds

The UVA/GT odds don’t show a lot of range as of Wednesday morning. The best Virginia moneyline is currently even-money at Caesars, DraftKings, and bet365. FanDuel stands alone as having the best Georgia Tech moneyline at -115.

The spread varies from 1.0 to 1.5. FanDuel and ESPN Bet both have Virginia +1.5 at -115 odds, while bet365 and Caesars have Georgia Tech -1.0 at -110.

There is no variety in the game total; every single book has the O/U listed as 130.5. The vast majority also have -110 odds each way, but DraftKings is currently offering a better -108 price on the under.

Wednesday’s college basketball public betting splits show a strange divide. The public has put 72% of moneyline handle on Georgia Tech to win straight-up, but 74% of ATS handle on the Cavaliers to cover as slight 1.5-point underdogs. The public also has a strong lean to the over, with 68% of game-total handle on over 1305 as of 9:04 am ET.

The ACC Tournament is heating up as the Virginia Cavaliers prepare to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have had successful seasons so far, but only one will emerge victorious in this crucial game.

When it comes to predictions for this game, it’s important to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each team. Virginia has been known for their strong defense and efficient offense, led by star player Kihei Clark. On the other hand, Georgia Tech has shown their ability to score at a high rate, with players like Moses Wright leading the charge.

In terms of player prop picks, keep an eye on Kihei Clark for Virginia. He has been a key player for the Cavaliers all season and is capable of putting up big numbers in crucial games. For Georgia Tech, Moses Wright will be a player to watch as he has been a dominant force on both ends of the court.

When it comes to betting odds, Virginia is currently favored to win this matchup. However, Georgia Tech has shown that they are a resilient team that can compete with anyone in the ACC. It will be important to consider factors such as injuries, momentum, and recent performance when placing your bets on this game.

Overall, this ACC Tournament matchup between Virginia and Georgia Tech is sure to be a thrilling contest. With both teams hungry for a win, expect a competitive game with plenty of excitement and drama. Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown between these two talented teams.