Virginia vs Georgia Tech Picks and Prediction – 3/12/2025

The Virginia Cavaliers (15-16, 8-12 ACC) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (16-15, 10-10 ACC) face off in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Virginia is coming off an 84-70 loss to Syracuse, while Georgia Tech also took a tough loss, falling 69-43 to Wake Forest. Both teams are looking to bounce back and advance in the tournament. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

Virginia has struggled down the stretch, dropping three of the last five games. The Cavaliers' offense has been inconsistent, averaging just 64.9 points per game on 44.9% shooting. Isaac McKneely leads the scoring at 14.0 points per game, while Andrew Rohde contributes 4.3 assists. Blake Buchanan controls the glass with 5.4 rebounds per game, but the offense lacks firepower outside McKneely.

Defensively, Virginia allows 66.8 points per game, relying on a slow pace and disciplined passing. The Cavaliers average 5.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per contest, but rebounding has been a problem with just 29.4 boards per game. If they can control the tempo and limit Georgia Tech’s scoring opportunities, they have a chance to advance.

Georgia Tech comes in having won three of the last five but is looking to recover from a brutal offensive performance against Wake Forest. The Yellow Jackets score 73.7 points per game, led by Lance Terry at 15.0 points per contest. Naithan George runs the offense with 6.5 assists per game, while Baye Ndongo provides a strong inside presence with 9.1 rebounds per game.

On defense, Georgia Tech gives up 72.6 points per game while forcing 5.9 steals per contest. The Yellow Jackets have a significant rebounding edge at 37.3 per game, which could be the key against Virginia’s weaker interior presence. If Georgia Tech controls the glass and gets efficient scoring from Terry and Ndongo, they should be in a strong position.

Georgia Tech’s rebounding edge and stronger offensive output should be the difference. Virginia’s struggles to score consistently, combined with a rebounding disadvantage, make it difficult to trust them in a tight matchup. The Yellow Jackets have shown they can put up points when they get in rhythm, and the ability to control the boards should create enough second-chance opportunities. Final Score Prediction: Georgia Tech wins and covers 71-64