Pittsburgh Panthers
Basketball NCAAB Tue 3 Feb 21:00
Virginia Cavaliers (UVA)
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Pittsburgh vs Virginia

The Pittsburgh Panthers battle the Virginia Cavaliers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, February 3.

Go For UVA to Achieve a Big Victory

There’s a case for taking the -120 that Virginia can overcome the -13.5 against Pitt. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

UVA Have 7 Wins in Previous 9 H2H Matchups

Pittsburgh Panthers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 63-52 scoreline occurred on the road against Clemson Tigers.

Virginia Cavaliers won their last game 73-66. This was a road victory against Boston College Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Virginia won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 73-57 triumph when facing Pitt. In the past 9 games between the teams, Virginia have won seven.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
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Pittsburgh vs Virginia Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Pittsburgh vs Virginia betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Virginia should enjoy a substantial win in this college showdown and that’s why we’re taking the -13.5 about them on the spread. We expect our pick to cover the line at -120.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Pittsburgh vs Virginia stats:

  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

UVA -13.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Malik Thomas Over 3.5 Rebounds -145 BetMGM logo

Malik Thomas (Virginia) is available at -145 to rack up Over 3.5 rebounds. We recommend taking the pick that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Sam Lewis Over 10.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Sam Lewis (Virginia) can be wagered to register Over 10.5 points at -115. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Virginia -13.5
Totals Over 140.5
Player Rebounds Malik Thomas Over 3.5

Our same game parlay pick is Virginia -13.5 on the spread, Over 140.5 and Malik Thomas (Virginia) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh logo 64 - 81 Virginia logo Virginia

There are lots of different ways to back the Cavs on the correct score betting and something like 81-64 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Pittsburgh vs Virginia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

UVA Win on the Cards According to the Books

Virginia have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1250 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 93% chance of winning. Pittsburgh are the underdogs at +740 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 13.5 and total points has a line of 141.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 141.5, the odds are -115.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Thijs De Ridder Favorite to Score the Most Points

Thijs De Ridder is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -130 that he goes Over 16.5 points and -100 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Thijs De Ridder (Virginia)
Over 16.5
-130
Under 16.5
-100
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Malik Thomas (Virginia)
Over 13.5
-108
Under 13.5
-120
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Barry Dunning Jr. (Pitt)
Over 11.5
-114
Under 11.5
-114
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Player Assists
Dallin Hall (Virginia)
Over 4.5
+130
Under 4.5
-164
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Damarco Minor (Pitt)
Over 2.5
-167
Under 2.5
+128
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Thijs De Ridder (Virginia)
Over 1.5
-108
Under 1.5
-120
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Malik Thomas (Virginia)
Over 1.5
-108
Under 1.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Roman Siulepa (Pitt)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-130
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Thijs De Ridder (Virginia)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-130
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Cameron Corhen (Pitt)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-143
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Barry Dunning Jr. (Pitt)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-114
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Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh logo Pittsburgh Stats
Virginia logo Virginia Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Miami 25-8 2704 2349 355 16-4 9-4 1L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
Clemson 24-10 2521 2269 252 16-3 8-7 1L
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
California 21-11 2492 2344 148 17-4 4-7 2L
Stanford 20-12 2431 2326 105 12-7 8-5 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
Florida State 18-15 2652 2572 80 12-8 6-7 1L
Wake Forest 17-16 2602 2543 59 12-6 5-10 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
Notre Dame 13-18 2308 2335 -27 11-7 2-11 2L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
Boston College 11-20 2090 2191 -101 10-10 1-10 1W
Georgia Tech 11-20 2287 2400 -113 10-10 1-10 12L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak