Virginia (18-5, 8-3 ACC) is all about defense and they showed it in their 1st meeting of the season with Virginia Tech (16-7, 5-6) handing the Hokies a 71-48 defeat.
This time, Virginia Tech is the home team and they are hoping for a reversal of fortune as they sport a 12-1 record at Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies have a balanced attack with 5 players averaging in double figures, led by F Zach Delay (15.7).
Because of their deliberate style and stifling defense (54.0 ppg) the Cavaliers leading scorer, G London Perrantes averages just 12.2 ppg. The only Cav in double figures.
I've got this one rated UVA -9.2, so at -7 I feel comfortable laying a unit. The Hokies will likely keep it relatively close, but the Cavaliers should be able to pull away at the end enough to cover.
Good luck, players!
| 6:30pm | (13) Virginia -7 | Virginia Tech +7 |
| Simple Rating System | +24.4 | +12.2 |
| True Shooting % | +3 (33 - 581) | +3 (19 - .590) |
| Home Court | 0 | +3 |
| Total | +27.4 | +18.2 |
| Formulated Spread | -9.2 | +9.2 |
| Pick (units) | UVA -7 (1 unit) | ------- |
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