In this article, we will formulate a Virginia vs Georgia Tech Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have an 11-15 overall record and a 2-11 record in the ACC. They are coming off an 89-74 road loss against Notre Dame and their previous three games were an 83-67 home loss against Wake Forest, a 95-72 road loss against Stanford and a 90-85 road loss against California.
Offensively, Georgia Tech averages 74.5 points per game, while allowing 76.3 points per game defensively. The Yellow Jackets shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.1 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Kowacie Reeves Jr. leads Georgia Tech in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game, while shooting with 45.8% from the field and 77.1% from the free throw line. Baye Ndongo is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.3 per game. Lamar Washington leads the team in assists with 5.3 per game.
Virginia Cavaliers Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers have a 22-3 overall record and a 10-2 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 70-66 home win against Ohio State and their previous three games were a 61-58 road win against Florida State, a 72-59 home win against Syracuse and a 67-47 home win against Pittsburgh.
Offensively, Virginia averages 81.4 points per game, while allowing 67.4 points per game defensively. The Cavaliers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 41.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.7 assists per game. They average 5.8 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia in scoring, with an average of 15.7 points per game, while shooting with 51.5% from the field and 69.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.6 rebounds. Dallin Hall leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Virginia Cavaliers @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends: February 18, 2026
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Georgia Tech has won each of its last three night games against AP-ranked opponents at McCamish Pavilion.
- The home team has won the first half in three of Georgia Tech’s last four games.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 13 night games.
- Georgia Tech has lost each of its last seven games.
- Georgia Tech has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last eight night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Eighty-two of Virginia’s last 88 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Tech ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.2).
- Virginia ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.8).
- Virginia ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.6).
Virginia vs Georgia Tech Prediction
In this Virginia vs Georgia Tech Prediction, Virginia is coming as -13.5 road favorites. Virginia has been the better team this season and have been almost perfect on the road with a 7-1 record. They have been red-hot lately with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games but just 1-6 against the spread, while on the other hand, Georgia Tech has been on a free fall. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 1-4 against the spread, while being 5-11 ATS at home this season. Virginia has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end and has been dominating this matchup, having won 9 of its last 10 meetings against Georgia Tech. Take Virginia and lay the -13.5 on the road.