Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/18/2026

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Venue:  McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  ACC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Virginia -13.5, GA Tech +13.5; Over/Under:  146.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Virginia -13.5, GA Tech +13.5; Over/Under:  146.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Virginia -13.5, GA Tech +13.5; Over/Under:  146.5 points

Virginia Cavaliers:  22-3 (10-2) (2nd place, ACC)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets:  11-15 (2-11) (18th place, ACC)

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Virginia Cavaliers:  5-0  last 5

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets:  0-5  last 5

Virginia is entering this game with a 22-3 record overall, a 10-2 record in conference games, and they are 7-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last game. Malik Thomas led the team in points in that game with 13 while Sam Lewis was next on the team with 12. Malik Thomas and Devin Tillis each led the team in assists with 2 in that game while Ugonna Onyenso led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 42.9% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.4 PPG against them. Virginia has an ATS record of 12-11 this season and their O/U record is 9-16.

Georgia Tech is entering this game with an 11-15 record overall, a 2-11 conference record, and they are 10-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their last game. Kowacie Reeves Jr. led the team in points in that game with 16 while Baye Ndongo and Jaeden Mustaf each were next on the team with 14. Eric Chatfield Jr. led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Baye Ndongo led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 47.2% from the field, 36.7% from 3-point range, and 92.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 76.3 PPG against them. Georgia Tech has an ATS record of 11-15 this season and their O/U record is 16-10.

The current betting odds have Virginia listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Virginia has looked great in their games this season with their 22-3 record overall and their 10-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the ACC. They have been a great road team too with their 7-1 road record this year. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech has looked terrible in their games this season with their 11-15 record overall and their 2-11 conference record which has them right at the bottom of the ACC. They have looked better on their home court this season with their 10-6 home record, but that still isn't a great home record. Georgia Tech has been one of the worst teams in the ACC all season and they might just be the single worst team in the conference, coming off a double digit road loss in their last one to Notre Dame who is also near the bottom of the ACC. They have now lost 7 games in a row and getting blown out by double digits has become a common theme for them. Virginia is off a tight win over Ohio State in their last one, but Ohio State isn't a bad team in the Big Ten and they are fighting for a spot in the tournament. Virginia has still been rolling in their games lately with 6 wins in a row now and they have a solid defense that is going to cause issues for this struggling GT offense. Virginia hasn't been blowing out many opponents lately, but they have all of the momentum on their side here with this Georgia Tech program having a disaster of a season. Georgia Tech has struggled to be competitive in the conference all season and they aren't going to be in this game against one of the best in the ACC. The best way to place a bet here is on Virginia to cover the spread in this game. 

Virginia Georgia Tech Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Virginia 77 GA Tech 60.

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Virginia Cavaliers: 7-4 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 7-3 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days. 5-1 UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 8-3 UNDER when the total is 140 to 149.5. 

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 7-14 ATS as a home underdog or pick. 19-26 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 14-21 ATS versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 42% or less. 10-5 UNDER after a loss by 15 points or more. 15-6 UNDER as a home underdog or pick.

Virginia Cavaliers:  None.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets:  C. Kirouac (C) Questionable - Undisclosed. P. Marshall (C) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Sylla (C) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Thompson (G-F) Questionable - Undisclosed.

"It's keeping fresh guys in there. I think that's the first thing. We had a stretch there where one group was on a run, and then they got dead tired, and I think we pulled it to two at that point. We had to sub, and I think just credit the depth, the resiliency of the group, we have an experienced group that never feels like they're out of it. We certainly have to play better than we're playing right now if we want to challenge the best teams in the country. But I think the overall depth is something that this team certainly has and relies on. But there's a toughness when you've won, I guess it's 21 games now, they just they figure it out. They can win pretty, they can win ugly, and they just kind of find a way." - Ryan Odom after his team’s win against OSU in their last game. 

“I just don't think that collectively we're great at dealing with adversity. And so when you start with adversity,  let me start with the first word, which is being uncomfortable.  So when you're used to being uncomfortable, and you allow yourself to be uncomfortable, then you learn how to deal with adversity. We just haven't done that.” - Damon Stoudamire on the state of the program.

T. De Ridder 

J. Grünloh 

D. Hall 

S. Lewis 

M. Thomas

K. Craft 

J. Mustaf 

B. Ndongo 

K. Reeves 

M. Sylla

PPG: Thijs De Ridder (15.7)

APG: Dallin Hall (4)

Reb/G: Thijs De Ridder (6.6)

PPG: Kowacie Reeves Jr. (15.2)

APG: Lamar Washington (5.3)

Reb/G: Baye Ndongo (8.3)

Coaches:

Virginia Cavaliers: Ryan Odom (1st season)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Damon Stoudamire (3rd season)