Syracuse Orange
Basketball NCAAB Sat 7 Feb 12:00
Virginia Cavaliers (UVA)
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Syracuse vs Virginia

The Syracuse Orange battle the Virginia Cavaliers, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, February 7.

Expect UVA to Dominate

If you agree with our prediction that Virginia can be superior to Syracuse, you can get -110 for this selection against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -13.5 line.

8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for UVA

Syracuse Orange suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 87-77 scoreline occurred on the road against North Carolina Tar Heels.

Virginia Cavaliers were winners last time out. It was a 67-47 home victory against Pittsburgh Panthers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Syracuse who came out on top when they last played Virginia. A 84-70 win was recorded. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Virginia victories.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
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Syracuse vs Virginia Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Syracuse vs Virginia with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Virginia will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this college matchup. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -13.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Syracuse vs Virginia stats:

  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

UVA -13.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: J.J. Starling Under 12.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

J.J. Starling (Syracuse) is available at -125 to score Under 12.5 points. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

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Chance Mallory Under 10.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Chance Mallory (Virginia) is available at -130 to register Under 10.5 points. It’s anticipated that his Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Virginia -13.5
Totals Over 147.5
Player Points J.J. Starling Under 12.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Virginia to cover the -12.5 spread combined with Over 147.5. Add in J.J. Starling (Syracuse) to score Under 12.5 points.

Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse Syracuse logo 67 - 85 Virginia logo Virginia

There’s the chance to back the Cavs in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 85-67 victory in their favor.

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Syracuse 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.

Books Taking No Chances With UVA

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Virginia are red-hot -1111 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 92% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Syracuse are trading at +680.

The spread currently stands at 13.5 and the total points line is 147.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 147.5 at -105.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Betting Lines & Odds
Donnie Freeman Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donnie Freeman is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -105 to score Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -130.

Player Points
Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)
Over 18.5
-105
Under 18.5
-130
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Malik Thomas (Virginia)
Over 13.5
-120
Under 13.5
-105
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J.J. Starling (Syracuse)
Over 12.5
-105
Under 12.5
-125
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Player Assists
Chance Mallory (Virginia)
Over 3.5
-120
Under 3.5
-105
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J.J. Starling (Syracuse)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-164
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Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)
Over 1.5
+170
Under 1.5
-227
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Malik Thomas (Virginia)
Over 1.5
-125
Under 1.5
-105
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Player Rebounds
Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-130
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Malik Thomas (Virginia)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-114
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Sam Lewis (Virginia)
Over 3.5
-141
Under 3.5
+105
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J.J. Starling (Syracuse)
Over 2.5
-135
Under 2.5
-100
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Syracuse logo Syracuse Stats
Virginia logo Virginia Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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
Point Spread
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