Stanford vs Virginia Tech Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Virginia Tech (6-8) vs. Stanford (9-5)
January 8, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Stanford -8.5; Over/Under: 144.5
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The Virginia Tech Hokies and Stanford Cardinal meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Maples Pavilion. Here’s a Stanford vs Virginia Tech Prediction. This article will include a Stanford vs Virginia Tech Pick.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies lost to Duke, beat Miami, and they play Cal, NC State, and Wake Forest next. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 71.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 10.9 points and 1.1 assists. Jaden Schutt is dishing 2 assists, and Brandon Rechsteiner is grabbing 1.2 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal lost to Clemson and Pitt, and they play Virginia, Wake Forest, and North Carolina next. The Stanford Cardinal are averaging 76.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 20.9 points and 11.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Blakes is averaging 14.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. Oziyah Sellers is the third double-digit scorer and Ryan Agarwal is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Stanford Cardinal are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Stanford Cardinal are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won eight of its last nine games at Maples Pavilion.
- Virginia Tech has lost six of its last seven road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Stanford has won the first half in each of its last nine games at Maples Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Stanford has lost each of its last three games.
- Virginia Tech has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in five of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Virginia Tech’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
- Four of Stanford’s last five games at Maples Pavilion have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stanford ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (78.0%).
- Stanford ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.4).
- Virginia Tech ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.6).
Virginia Tech vs Stanford Injury Report
The Virginia Tech Hokies don’t have any players on their injury report. The Stanford Cardinal have a questionable Derin Saran due to a lower-body injury.
Virginia Tech vs Stanford Prediction
The Stanford Cardinal have been the better team this season and should be favored at home, where they’re 7-1 SU on the season. The Virginia Tech Hokies aren’t as talented as they’ve been in the past, and they’ve had issues defensively all season. With all that said, Stanford is riding a three-game losing streak and has failed to cover seven of its last 10 games. Stanford usually isn’t good with big numbers, and let’s not act like Virginia Tech doesn’t have athletes who can score the basketball. Stanford should win, obviously, but the Hokies can hang around. Give me the points with the road team.
