Tennessee vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Virginia
No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers go up against No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers in this NCAA Tournament Second Round matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for 17:10 on Sunday, March 22.
Over 137.5 points are expected to be scored when Tennessee and Virginia meet, with this prediction available at odds of -110 and this looks like a value bet.
The Tennessee Volunteers (23-11, 4th in SEC) advanced to the Second Round after a 78-56 win over the Miami-Ohio RedHawks.
The Virginia Cavaliers (30-5, 2nd in ACC) secured an 82-73 win in the First Round over the Wright State Raiders.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Tennessee claim a 64-42 win over Virginia.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Virginia
|
3-0 | 277 | 204 | 73 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
|
Tennessee
|
2-0 | 160 | 106 | 54 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Tennessee vs Virginia Prediction & Picks
Our Tennessee vs Virginia betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.
Game Prediction
The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this college contest is set at 137.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -110 is available.
We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.
Key Tennessee vs Virginia stats:
Over 137.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.
The sportsbooks give you the option to get bigger odds for your Overs selection by combining this pick on the Match Result & Total lines. Predict a team to win as part of the deal.
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Player Prop Picks
Sam Lewis (Virginia) is available at +110 to register Under 3.5 rebounds. We think there’s a generous line on offer that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds total.
Latest Sam Lewis Player Prop Odds
Thijs De Ridder (Virginia) is available at -105 to score Over 13.5 points. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.
Latest Thijs De Ridder Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 137.5 on the total, Virginia to cover the +1.5 spread and Sam Lewis (Virginia) to get Under 3.5 rebounds.
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Correct Score Prediction
70
-
73
Virginia
We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take the Cavs to win 73-70. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.
Tennessee 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.
We’re seeing Virginia priced up at -102 for a victory, with Tennessee trading at -118. The Vols have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.
The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 136.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 136.5, the odds are -115.
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Ja'Kobi Gillespie is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -103 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -125 when it comes to Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Tennessee Stats
Virginia Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 142.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Virginia
|
3-0 | 277 | 204 | 73 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Boston College
|
3-0 | 229 | 159 | 70 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
NC State
|
3-0 | 254 | 187 | 67 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Pittsburgh
|
3-0 | 257 | 194 | 63 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
North Carolina
|
3-0 | 265 | 205 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Notre Dame
|
3-0 | 251 | 198 | 53 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Georgia Tech
|
3-0 | 255 | 209 | 46 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Clemson
|
3-0 | 259 | 222 | 37 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Duke
|
2-0 | 197 | 102 | 95 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Louisville
|
2-0 | 191 | 127 | 64 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Virginia Tech
|
2-0 | 184 | 121 | 63 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
SMU
|
2-0 | 180 | 142 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Syracuse
|
2-1 | 256 | 190 | 66 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Florida State
|
2-1 | 275 | 218 | 57 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Miami
|
2-1 | 239 | 185 | 54 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
California
|
2-1 | 267 | 242 | 25 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
2-1 | 216 | 200 | 16 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas
|
3-0 | 300 | 171 | 129 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
LSU
|
3-0 | 282 | 158 | 124 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Texas A&M
|
3-0 | 309 | 200 | 109 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Mississippi State
|
3-0 | 286 | 189 | 97 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Alabama
|
3-0 | 306 | 228 | 78 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Florida
|
3-0 | 246 | 196 | 50 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Georgia
|
3-0 | 249 | 211 | 38 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Ole Miss
|
2-0 | 191 | 118 | 73 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Vanderbilt
|
2-0 | 167 | 98 | 69 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Auburn
|
2-0 | 167 | 112 | 55 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
|
Tennessee
|
2-0 | 160 | 106 | 54 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Kentucky
|
2-0 | 174 | 137 | 37 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
South Carolina
|
2-0 | 159 | 123 | 36 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Missouri
|
2-1 | 291 | 198 | 93 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
Oklahoma
|
2-1 | 229 | 197 | 32 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 2W |
Arkansas
|
1-1 | 178 | 152 | 26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
- 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
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