Virginia vs Virginia Tech

Virginia’s six-game win streak, powered by Thijs De Ridder’s efficient 16.1 points per game and a +20.7 scoring margin, makes the Cavaliers a justifiable road favorite despite Virginia Tech’s own five-game surge and Amani Hansberry’s 16-and-8 production anchoring the Hokies at home. With no major injuries reported in either rotation as of game day and a matchup predictor leaning clearly toward Virginia, the moneyline price around -245 reflects a high likelihood of a Cavaliers win but limited upside given the road environment and rivalry variance, so I’d grade this play a B- for solid safety but modest value. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 31/12/2025 09:37

Virginia Tech’s five-game winning streak and improved spacing around Hansberry suggest offensive pop, but Virginia’s own six-game tear has come with a defense allowing just 66.5 points per game and a style that still tilts toward half-court execution, which should drag pace down in this first ACC test. With both teams largely healthy, headlined by De Ridder as Virginia’s focal scorer and Hansberry as Tech’s interior hub, the combination of rivalry intensity, Virginia’s superior defensive metrics, and a total set above both teams’ average defensive baselines nudges this toward a slightly discounted Under 152.5 at -110, which I grade a B for a reasonable edge at standard juice. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 31/12/2025 09:37

Virginia Tech’s own five-game win streak, coupled with the comfort of Cassell Coliseum and Hansberry’s consistent production against quality nonconference bigs, makes +5.5 an appealing cushion against a Virginia side that has been dominant but still steps into a hostile ACC road opener with a largely new core around De Ridder. With no key injuries thinning either rotation and both offenses featuring multiple double-figure scorers, the Hokies’ ability to score in the low 80s while forcing Virginia to execute in a charged rivalry setting gives a strong chance for a one- or two-possession finish, so I grade Virginia Tech +5.5 at -110 as a B+ value play relative to the moneyline price. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 31/12/2025 09:37