Virginia Tech vs Saint Mary's, Picks and Prediction for Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Virginia Tech Hokies (6-0) play the St Mary's Gaels (7-0) on Thursday in the second round of the Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, the Bahamas. Virginia Tech improved to 6-0 with its 66-64 victory over Colorado State on Wednesday in the opening round of the tournament. St Mary's opened its tournament play with a 70-65 victory over Wichita State on Wednesday, and improved to 7-0. Make sure to read this in-depth Virginia Tech Hokies vs St Mary's Gaels prediction. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for Virginia Tech Hokies at Saint Mary´s Gaels prediction and win big!

Virginia Tech showed solid defense in its opening-round win

The Virginia Tech Hokies held Colorado State to 46% shooting overall and only 21% from 3-point territory. At the same time, Virginia Tech shot 45% overall 32% from 3-point territory. In a very slow-paced game, Virginia Tech grabbed just 28 rebounds, while Colorado State grabbed 34, and the Hokies must improve on the boards or face a long game against St. Mary’s. Virginia Tech took care of the ball, committing just eight turnovers while forcing 11 by Colorado State.

The leading scorer for Virginia Tech was Jailen Bedford with 17 points, while Neoklis Avdalas scored 13 and Amani Hansberry added 10. Tyler Johnson grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds, and Hansberry handed out a team-best three assists. On the season, Virginia Tech is scoring 87.8 points per game while allowing 73.3 points. The Hokies are shooting 47.4% overall and 35.3% from long distance, while holding opponents to 40.7% shooting overall and 26.7% from 3-point territory.

Injuries: Virginia Tech does not have any players listed on its injury report

Saint Mary's needs to shoot better

The St Mary's Gaels scored 70 points in their opening round victory over Wichita State and held the Shockers to just 65. St Mary's held Wichita State to 41% shooting overall and 29% shooting from 3-point territory, while the Gaels shot just 39% overall and 13% from 3-point territory. St Mary's took seven more free throws than did Wichita State and scored seven more points on the free throw line. St Mary's out-rebounded Wichita State by just two, but took better care of the ball, committing nine turnovers to 13 by Wichita State.

The leading scorer for St Mary's was Paulius Murauskas with 20 points, while Mikey Lewis scored 15 points and Andrew McKeever chipped in with 13 points. McKeever cleaned the boards the best, grabbing 15 rebounds for St Mary's and Lewis was the leader in assists with three. St Mary's made only two of 16 3-point attempts. On the season, St Mary's is averaging 84.6 points per game and allowing an average of just 59.0 points per game. The Gaels are shooting 48.4% overall and 42.1% from 3.0 territory, while holding opponents to 36.3% shooting overall and 27.4% from 3-point land.

Injuries: St Mary's does not have any players listed on its injury report

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Saint Mary's Gaels Pick

Spread Pick for Virginia Tech vs Saint Mary's

•  St Mary's Gaels -4 (4 units)

Despite playing poorly on the offensive end, shooting just 39% overall and 13% from 3-point territory, St Mary's was able to win its tournament opener. St Mary's performed much better than that in its first six games, averaging 84.6 points on 48.4% shooting overall. The Gaels are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the nation at 42.1%, which is 12th. Look for St Mary's to bounce back with a stronger effort on Thursday. The Gaels rely on a very stingy defense that allows just 59 points per game on 36.3% shooting. The Gaels gave up 65 points to Wichita State, but will tighten the screws a bit against Virginia Tech and, at the other end, will shoot much better, resulting in a victory and cover on Thursday.

Over/Under Pick for Virginia Tech vs Saint Mary's

• Under 146.5 (4 units)

As mentioned previously, St Mary's has a very tough defense that allows just 59.0 points per game. The total finished under in St Mary's first game of the tournament when 135 points were scored on a closing line of 140. Virginia Tech's tournament opener also finished under with 130 points scored on a closing line of 153. The total has finished under in three of Virginia Tech's last four games.