North Carolina Tarheels vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Predictions, picks, odds

The Virginia Cavaliers, who currently hold a 14-1 record at home, will host the No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels in Charlottesville on Saturday.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have a current record of 20-6, with a conference record of 12-3 in the ACC. The Tar Heels are coming off a 98-81 triumph over the Virginia Tech Hokies. Against the Hokies, forward Armando Bacot had an impressive performance with 25 points and 12 rebounds. On average this season, Bacot has contributed 14.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game to North Carolina.

The Cavaliers also played Virginia Tech in their last game but unfortunately with a different outcome. Virginia fell 41-75 to their rival Virginia Tech. However, sophomore guard Issac McKneely managed to score 11 points and grab two rebounds for the Cavaliers. This season, McKneely has been averaging 12.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

Here are the current betting lines and predictions for No. 10 North Carolina vs. Virginia.

No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers predictions

BetMGM: North Carolina will win

Staff writes: “The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.”

ESPN: Tar Heels have 65% chance to win

According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, the North Carolina Tar Heels have a 65.4% chance of beating the Virginia Cavaliers.

Action Network: Virginia +3

Staff writes: “Bennett has had UNC’s number throughout his time at Virginia, and I don’t think that trend can be ignored — especially with the Hoos sitting as a home underdog in this one. I expect a spirited effort from UVA after getting its butt kicked Monday night by rival Virginia Tech. Virginia should shoot it better and also force UNC into settling for some difficult outside shots. I don’t know that the Hoos have enough firepower to win this one outright, but I can’t pass at the chance to back Bennett as a home dog given that nobody’s been better at finding ways to win when things get ugly.”

No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers betting lines, odds

The North Carolina Tar Heels are favored to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers, according to the BetMGM odds.

• Spread: North Carolina (-2.5); Virginia (+2.5)
• Moneyline: North Carolina (-150); Virginia (+125)
• Total: 130.5

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How to watch No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers channel, steaming information

• Game day: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
• Game time: 4:00 p.m., ET
• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

How to watch: Catch NCAA men’s basketball action with Fubo

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