Published Mar 6, 2:22pm ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 6, 2:22pm ET
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Virginia Tech will travel to face the Charlottesville. The Cavaliers are settled as the ACC #2 seed, while the Hokies are fighting to get out of the bubble.
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| Virginia Cavaliers | +9.5 (-110) |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | -9.5 (-110) |
Virginia Tech is 19-11 overall, 8-9 in the ACC, and 10th in the conference. They are as on the bubble as any team can be. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
They will need Greek phenom Neokilis Avdalas to heat up to cement their tournament resume. He is averaging roughly 13 points and 5 assists per game, but has been on a slump. For the past 5 games, he's only been tallying 7 a night. Can he get back to his lottery form in this rivarly matchup?
Virginia is 26-4 overall, 14-3 in the ACC, and #13 in the AP Poll. They are a lock for a top seed in the big dance. They should be slated around a 3-4 seed.
Virginia has been one of the most underrated teams in the country. Losses are rare occurrences, and it is due to their defensive philosophy. They have won four of their last five and their great field goal percentage defense is the reason why. Can UVA be a dark horse in the tournament?
Virginia vs Virginia Tech is a rivalry game for a reason. The environment should be electric, both teams have tournament aspirations, and talent throughout the roster. With that said, we think UVA will be to much to handle on senior night. Our pick is Virginia ATS(-9.5).
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Virginia ATS (-9.5)
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