The Virginia Cavaliers will host the North Carolina Tarheels from John Paul Jones Arena Center at 4:00 ET Saturday afternoon. The Tarheels are listed as 2.5-point favorites, and the total is at 130 points what is the smart play from Charlottesville? Keep reading for our North Carolina vs. Virginia prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
669 North Carolina Tarheels (-2.5) at 670 Virginia Cavaliers (+2.5); o/u 130.5
4:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 24, 2024
John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA
North Carolina vs. Virginia Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing North Carolina when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
North Carolina Tarheels Notes
North Carolina won their 20th game of the season against VT last Saturday. Armando Bacot scored 25 points and recorded 12 rebounds against the Hokies. The Tarheels now travel to face Charlottesville for a tough matchup with the Cavaliers.
Virgnia Cavaliers Notes
Virginia dropped to 20-7 after losing to Virginia Tech 75-41 on February 19th. Isaac McKneely was the only Cavalier to reach double-figures in scoring on Monday with 11 points. UVA will look to bounce back from the embarrassing loss, when they host UNC on Saturday.
North Carolina vs. Virginia CBB Betting Trends
North Carolina is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games.
Virginia is 5-4-1 ATS in its last 10 home games
The total has gone under in 8 of the last 10 road games for the Tarheels.
North Carolina vs. Virginia CBB Prediction:
UNC looks for their consecutive victories, while Virginia looks to get back in the win column.
Take Virginia. Defensively the Cavaliers have been exceptional at home and the offense has been good enough to win games. UNC is great, however they have struggled on the road as of a late, Charlottsville is a tough place to win, so we’ll ride with the home dog here.
North Carolina vs. Virginia College Hoops Prediction: Virginia +2.5