California vs Virginia Tech Picks and Prediction – 3/11/2025

The California Golden Bears will meet the Virginia Tech Hokies Tuesday night in Charlotte for an ACC tournament matchup. California has thirteen wins and 18 losses this season having lost four of the last five overall including two in a row after a 2 point loss to Notre Dame in overtime last game. Offensively California averages 75.5 is on 41.8% shooting from the floor. Defensively California is allowing 76.9 points per game this season but have given up an average of 86 points per game over their last four losses. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively California was fantastic in their last outing scoring 110 points including 42 across the four overtimes on 45.7% shoot from the floor knocked down 9 triples in the game. Defensively California was outmatched giving up 112 points on 50% shooting from the floor. California lost the rebounding battle by 8 and turned the ball over 10 times in the loss. Jeremiah Wilkinson led the way for the California offense with 36 points on 18 shots.

The Virginia Tech Hokies come into the conference tournament Tuesday with thirteen wins and 18 losses overall on A2 game losing streak following an 18 point Rd. loss to Clemson in their last outing. Offensively Virginia Tech averaged 69 points per game this season on 44.2% shooter from the floor and have averaged 53 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively Virginia Tech has been below average as well coming up 72.9 points per game this season.

Offensively Virginia Tech was terrible against Clemson making just 41.3% of their shots and 32% from beyond the arc. The Hokies lost the rebounding battle by 5 and turned the ball over 23 times in the game. Defensively Virginia Tech was outmatched giving up 65 points on 44.3% shooting from the floor. Brandon Rechsteiner led the way for the Virginia Tech offense with 11 points on 10 shots.

Both teams had a ton of trouble this season, but California will have the edge in this matchup. California has the better team and the better offense that will lead them to the victory. Take California Tuesday night to do the job and get the win and cover in the conference tournament. Final Score Prediction, California Golden Bears win and cover 75-64.