It seems like the Virginia Cavaliers are not be the most entertaining team in college basketball. However, the UVA defense is an elite air tight group that makes the Cavaliers a bona fide threat for the Final Four. Virginia’s recent Betting Lines NCAA Basketball loss to rival Virginia Tech has not taken away from their stellar reputation. What is especially relevant is that they are one of the most profitable teams on the board. Georgia Tech is truly a wreck this season. Most of all they are among the worst teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Virginia Cavaliers
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 7 p.m. Eastern
Location: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
NCAA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
Georgia Tech +17 (-110) 113 (-110)
Virginia -17 (-110) 113 (-110)
Yellow Jackets vs. Cavaliers TV Coverage: ESPN2
The Virginia Cavaliers have a Betting Lines NCAA Basketball record of 24-2 straight up and 17-5-1 against the spread. In their last ten games they have lost just once against the line. Over the total has hit in just one out of the Cavaliers last ten games. At home UVA has lost just four out of 12 games vs. the spread. Eight of their 12 home games went under the total. In addition, Virginia showed good resiliency after their loss to Virginia Tech. The Cavs enjoyed a strong 59-50 bounce back win and payout at Miami. The payout did much to squash any doubts about the quality of coach Tony Bennett’s team.
Most noteworthy, Bennett has his team on the cusp of a third Atlantic Coast Conference title since 2014. The Cavaliers boast the nation’s number one ranked defense. Their offense however ranks an ugly 306th.
Opposite Virginia is the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sportsbook record of 11-16 straight up and 10-13 against the spread. They have lost seven out of their nine away games against the odds. Tech has failed to cover seven out of their last nine games overall. Over the total has paid in six out of their last eight games. And Tech is an even worse offensive team than Virginia. The Yellow Jackets rank 332nd overall in the nation for scoring. Finally, on the positive they do boast a good defense that ranks 48th in the country.
In this head to head series Virginia has dominated the cashier’s cage. The Cavaliers have got the money in 10 out of their last 13 games with Georgia Tech. Under the total has paid out in five of the last six between the Cavs and Jackets. At John Paul Jones Arena the Cavs have six payouts in their last eight against Tech. The last two meetings in this series at Virginia went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
Maybe Virginia will not be a cheap commodity in this matchup. But they do bring proven Betting Lines NCAA Basketball value. Comparatively Georgia Tech offers nothing but frustration. Neither team brings much offense. In conclusion the ultimate difference in the game will be Virginia’s dominant defense.
Yellow Jackets vs. Cavaliers NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
Most of all there is no comparison between these two teams. Virginia rates the call! In addition, Virginia coach Tony Bennet has emerged as one of the best. Because of that he creates another betting edge here.
NCAA Betting Online Pick: Virginia Cavaliers
NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Cavaliers 71, Yellow Jackets 50 Catch highlights of Virginia’s win at Miami.