Virginia Tech vs California Prediction 3/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs California prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 11th at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 13-18 (8-12) this season after they lost to Clemson by a score of 65-47 in their last game. Virginia Tech trailed 35-20 at halftime and they only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Hokies shot 41.3% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 25% on free throws in the game. Brandon Rechsteiner led Virginia Tech with 11 points and one assist, while Jaydon Young added 10 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hokies lost to North Carolina by a score of 91-59 but did beat Syracuse by a score of 101-95 before that. Virginia Tech has lost three of their last four games and they finished tied for ninth in the ACC standings with an 8-12 record. Virginia Tech has scored 69.0 points per game and they have allowed 72.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.2% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this season. 

California Golden Bears Betting Preview

The California Golden Bears are 13-18 (6-14) this year after they lost to Notre Dame in overtime by a score of 112-110 in their last game. California trailed 37-33 at halftime, but they held Notre Dame to just 31 points in the second half, before losing in the fourth overtime. The Golden Bears shot 45.7% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 71.1% on free throws in the game. Jeremiah Wilkinson led California with 36 points and four assists, while Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Bears lost to Louisville by a score of 85-68 but did beat Boston College by a score of 82-71 before that. California has lost seven of their last eight games and they finished 15th in the ACC standings with a 6-14 record. California has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 76.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game this season. Andrej Stojakovic is averaging 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jeremiah Wilkinson is averaging 15.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. California is shooting 41.8% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season. 

Why California will beat Virginia Tech

• Virginia Tech has lost each of its last six games played at neutral venues.
• Virginia Tech has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of California’s last nine Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Twenty of Virginia Tech’s last 25 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Virginia Tech ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
• California ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
• California ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.4).

Virginia Tech vs California Prediction 

Both of these teams finished conference play below .500 and neither team finished the season playing very well, but one team will get one step closer to the NCAA Tournament with a win here. California has lost seven of their last eight games and they are shooting just 41.8% from the field this season. The Golden Bears have struggled defensively and they have allowed at least 78 points in five of their last seven games. Virginia Tech has lost three of their last four games and they have scored just 47 and 59 points in their last two. The Hokies did beat Cal by a score of 71-68 in their first meeting, but I don’t think the Virginia Tech offense is good enough, even against a bad Cal defense. Take the Golden Bears here.