Virginia Tech Hokies vs SMU Mustangs Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Virginia Tech Hokies return to the road Wednesday night for a conference matchup in Dallas, TX, against the SMU Mustangs inside Moody Coliseum at 9:00 PM, and we have you ready to roll with our Virginia Tech vs SMU prediction. Virginia Tech comes into Wednesday night playing well this season, with 13 wins through 17 games. SMU is the #24-ranked team in the nation, with 12 wins and 4 losses this season. The Hokies come into Wednesday night having won three of the last five, following the three-point home victory against California in their last outing, which ended a 2-game losing streak. SMU limps into Wednesday night with twelve wins and four losses, riding a 2-game skid following a 7-point road loss to Duke on Saturday. Read more about this Virginia Tech vs SMU prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Hokies Look To Pull Off Win
The Virginia Tech Hokies have won three of their last five games coming into Wednesday night, following a three-point victory in their last outing. Offensively, Virginia Tech is averaging 82.3 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Hokies are holding opponents to 73.8 points per game this season through 17 games played. Defensively, Virginia Tech did just enough in their last outing, holding California to 75 points on 45% shooting from the floor and 30% would be on the yard. The Hokies lost the rebounding battle by three but forced 13 turnovers to seal the victory. Offensively, Virginia finally found their groove, pouring in 78 points, including 41 in the second half, to erase a halftime tie on 43% thing on the floor. Amani Hansberry led the Virginia Tech offense in their last outing as one of 6 players on the team in double digits with 15 points on seven shots in 30 minutes of action. Jailen Bedford scored 13 points, and Christian Gurdak added a third-best 12 points on five shots in 26 minutes.
Amani Hansberry leads the Virginia Tech offense this season, averaging 16.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Neoklis Avdalas is second on the roster, averaging 14.5 points to go along with the team-leading 5 assists per game. Tobi Lawal is third on the team, averaging 11.5 points during the season, but he has played just eight times. Ben Hammond is tied for third on the roster this year, averaging 11.5 points in just under 28 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Virginia Tech:
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- Tyler Johnson (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Antonio Don (Questionable) - Back
SMU tries to end losing streak
The SMU Mustangs are amid their worst stretch of the season, coming into Wednesday riding a 2-game skid after consecutive conference road losses. Offensively, SMU is averaging 89.1 points on 50% shooting from the floor this season, but has averaged 72.5 points per game during its two-game skid. Defensively, SMU is allowing 77.1 points per game this season and gave up 82 points to Duke in their most recent loss. Defensively, SMU was outmatched in its last outing as Duke scored 41 points in each half on 49% shooting from the floor, and the Blue Devils knocked down 11 triples in the game. Offensively, SMU did score the ball well, pouring in 75 points on 57% shooting from the floor and 50% from beyond the arc. The Mustangs won the rebounding battle by 7, but turned the ball over 21 times in the loss. Jaden Toombs was the biggest bright spot for the SMU offense against Duke, posting a team-high 23 points on 12 shots. BJ Edwards chipped in a second-best 20 points on 14 shots in 38 minutes of action.
Boopie Miller leads the SMU offense this season, averaging 20.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Jaron Pierre Jr. is second on the team, averaging 17.4 points, and BJ Edwards is third, averaging 13.9 points per game. Corey Washington averages 12.2 points per game this season for SMU, which is good enough for 4th on the roster. Big man Samet Yigitoglu leads SMU, averaging 8.6 rebounds and 10.9 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for SMU:
- Sam Walters (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Boopie Millier (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Virginia Tech vs SMU Pick
- Virginia Tech vs SMU Spread Pick
Both teams have had solid seasons coming into this matchup, but SMU will have the edge. The Mustangs will return home Wednesday night with a bad taste in their mouth riding their current losing streak. Look for the Mustangs to do the job on both sides of the ball as they have the better offense and a top-tier defense. The Mustangs will thrive in front of their home fans Wednesday night, picking up their 13th here this season and 2nd in ACC play. Take SMU to do the job as they get the winning cover at home Wednesday night to end their recent losing streak.
- Virginia Tech vs SMU Over/Under Pick
Both teams score well, and each has seen a ton of points in their last few outings. Look for defense to be a mindset in this matchup, as both teams are looking to move up in the conference standings. Expect both teams to guard every possession for 40 minutes. Take the under on Wednesday night as two ACC teams match up, looking for a conference victory.
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