Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Georgia Tech looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 39-35 lead against Va. Tech.
Georgia Tech entered the match with four straight defeats and they're well on their way to making it five. Can they turn things around, or will Va. Tech hand them another loss? Only time will tell.
Who's Playing
Va. Tech Hokies @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Current Records: Va. Tech 8-10, Georgia Tech 8-11
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: McCamish Pavilion -- Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: ESPN University
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $3.09
What to Know
We've got another exciting ACC matchup on schedule as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Va. Tech Hokies are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at McCamish Pavilion. The Yellow Jackets are limping into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, Georgia Tech couldn't handle Florida State and fell 91-78.
Despite their defeat, Georgia Tech saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Duncan Powell, who posted 20 points plus six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Powell had some trouble finding his footing against Clemson last Tuesday, so this was a step in the right direction. Another player making a difference was Lance Terry, who posted 23 points.
Meanwhile, Va. Tech also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Wake Forest by a score of 72-63.
Va. Tech's loss came about despite a quality game from Tyler Johnson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. Johnson had some trouble finding his footing against North Carolina State on Wednesday, so this was a nice turnaround.
Georgia Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Va. Tech, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10.
Going forward, Georgia Tech is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 5.5 points. This contest might not be the best time to bet them against the spread since they've let bettors down the last four times they've played.
Georgia Tech might still be hurting after the devastating 91-67 defeat they got from Va. Tech in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Georgia Tech have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Georgia Tech is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Va. Tech, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 143 points.
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Series History
Va. Tech has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Georgia Tech.
- Jan 27, 2024 - Va. Tech 91 vs. Georgia Tech 67
- Feb 15, 2023 - Georgia Tech 77 vs. Va. Tech 70
- Feb 23, 2022 - Va. Tech 62 vs. Georgia Tech 58
- Feb 02, 2022 - Va. Tech 81 vs. Georgia Tech 66
- Feb 23, 2021 - Georgia Tech 69 vs. Va. Tech 53
- Feb 04, 2020 - Georgia Tech 76 vs. Va. Tech 57
- Feb 13, 2019 - Va. Tech 76 vs. Georgia Tech 68
- Jan 09, 2019 - Va. Tech 52 vs. Georgia Tech 49
- Feb 17, 2018 - Va. Tech 76 vs. Georgia Tech 56
- Jan 18, 2017 - Va. Tech 62 vs. Georgia Tech 61