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Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Virginia Tech (8-10) vs. Georgia Tech (8-11)
January 22, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Georgia Tech -5.5; Over/Under: 143
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In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the McCamish Pavillion. Let’s take a look at a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies Pick. 

Virginia Tech Looks to Bounce Back

Virginia Tech in the last game faced off against Wake Forest and they couldn’t get the job done. The offense scored only 63 points while the defense gave up 72 points and that led to the defeat. Virginia Tech did shoot 40.4 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Jaden Schutt was the top offensive player putting up 12 points and two rebounds. Mylyjael Poteat put up 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against NC State, Virginia Tech was able to secure the 79-76 victory. 



Virginia Tech is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 279th in the league while the defense is ranked 237th. They are averaging 55.83 field goals attempted per game which is 312th. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.4 points while shooting 62.3 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Virginia Tech will take on Clemson after this game.

Georgia Tech is Struggling

Georgia Tech is struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Georgia Tech in the last game faced off against Florida State and they scored 78 points but the defense gave up 91 points. Lance Terry put up 23 points, two rebounds, and one assist. They shot 43.3 percent from the field and 31 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Georgia Tech is averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 185th in the league while the defense is ranked 257th in the league. They are averaging 60.95 field goals attempted per game which is 92nd in the league. Guard Lance Terry is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 56.8 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Georgia Tech Will Beat Virginia Tech

  • Georgia Tech has won six of its last seven games at McCamish Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Virginia Tech has lost six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Virginia Tech has lost the first half in each of its last three games at McCamish Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech Prediction

Georgia Tech is struggling heading into this game, but they are going to find success here. Georgia Tech is averaging 74.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Away from home this season Virginia Tech has struggled and they are going to really struggle with the defense here. Georgia Tech is going to put on a show again here. Back GT against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Georgia Tech -5.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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