Virginia vs. North Carolina Prediction
No. 6 Virginia will find itself in a rare underdog role on Saturday evening when it travels to Chapel Hill, NC to take on North Carolina at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Are the Cavaliers a no-brainer ATS play or is there a better bet on the board tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
713 Virginia Cavaliers (+1.5) at 714 North Carolina Tar Heels (-1.5); o/u 130.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 25, 2023
Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
Virginia vs. North Carolina Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% 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.
Virginia Cavaliers DFS Spin
Kihei Clark totaled 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday’s 57-55 victory over Notre Dame. Clark was one of the main reasons Notre Dame escaped with a tight two-point win over the Fighting Irish. He’s now scored in double digits in all but one of his last six games while averaging 13.3 points per contest in that span.
North Carolina Tar Heels DFS Spin
Pete Nance had 11 points (3-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Wednesday’s 63-59 win over Notre Dame. Nance recorded an excellent stat line thanks to his two-way play and solid output in the assists category, as he posted a season-high mark in that category. The shooting woes can’t be overlooked, however, as he finished the game with more field goals (12) than points scored (11). He’s gone six games without surpassing the 11-point mark, but he also has two double-doubles in that stretch.
Virginia vs. North Carolina CBB Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 overall
Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games following a ATS loss
Under is 10-2 in Tar Heels last 12 overall
Under is 6-0 in Tar Heels last 6 games following a straight up win
Virginia vs. North Carolina CBB Prediction:
The Cavaliers have covered in five straight games when facing an opponent that has a winning percentage above .600 and are also 5-1-1 at the betting window in their last seven games when facing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the Tar Heels are just 1-7 against the spread in their last eight games overall and have failed to cover in six of their last seven games when facing an opponent with a winning record.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: VIRGINIA CAVALIERS +1.5
