Pedro Oliveira
In this preview of the playoff between the University of Texas against Virginia Tech University, we bring you all the details so that you are aware of everything that happens with both teams. Both squads have great defense, although Texas is one of the best in the country, but their offense doesn’t compare to the effectiveness of the Hokies.
Picks and Predictions for the Texas Longhorns vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Championship Round 1 Game on March 18 2022
- Where: Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- When: Friday, March 18, 4:30 PM ET
- Betting Line: Texas Longhorns (-1) vs Virginia Tech Hokies (+1)
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
- Overall Record: 21-11
- Conference Record: 21-11
- Spread: -1
- Over/Under: Under 124.5
- Moneyline: -115
On paper, Texas should be one of the strongest programs in the entire NCAA, but it didn’t materialize this season for some specific reason. In the same way, they are obliged to advance to the second round even if they have one of the most complicated opponents of the moment in all college basketball. The priority for the Longhorns is to get an early advantage and try to keep it as long as possible, playing on their strengths: defense.
Timmy Allen (12.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals) is the call to appear on offense for the Texas, but Marcus Carr (10.9 points, 3.2 assists) could also give his team the desired advantage.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
- Overall Record: 23-12
- Conference Record: 23-12
- Spread: +1
- Over/Under: Over 124.5
- Moneyline: -105
The task for the Hokies is to defend the paint as best they can, and not let the advantage slip too far into the opening moments. Texas’ impenetrable defense can be treated with Virginia Tech’s very good ball rotation and ability to score shots from distance. With a very disappointing start to the season, the Hokies are now one of the best performing teams in the NCAA today, and needless to say, they are the favorites to force a upset.
Between Keve Aluma (15.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists) and Justyn Mutts (10.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals) they form a very solid duo that will not be an easy task for any team from now on.
JefeBet Prediction
Our trust is placed in Virginia Tech to be causing one of the upsets that could be seen within the tournament. Texas hasn’t shown enough chemistry to give us confidence that an effective Hokies offense won’t be a problem for them. Virginia Tech wins by a score of 79 to 72.
