Virginia vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Virginia vs Northwestern

The Virginia Cavaliers go up against the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Friday, November 21.

Northwestern look a great play at +3.5 on the spread. They could beat Virginia and the odds of -102 about the underdogs makes lots of appeal.

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Northwestern Wildcats won their previous game 81-79. This was a road victory against DePaul Blue Demons.

Virginia Cavaliers won their last game, beating Marshall Thundering Herd at home. It was a 104-78 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northwestern	4-0	337	241	96	3-0	1-0	4W
Virginia	4-0	363	246	117	4-0	0-0	4W

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Virginia vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Virginia vs Northwestern betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the underdogs can push for a victory in this college showdown and the +3.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -102 that Northwestern cover the line.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Virginia vs Northwestern stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Northwestern in 4 consecutive games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Northwestern in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Northwestern in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Northwestern +3.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 50.5% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia 69 - 71 Northwestern

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Wildcats landing a 71-69 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Virginia vs Northwestern Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Virginia odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -204 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 67% chance of winning. Northwestern are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +168.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 146.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 146.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Virginia

-204

Northwestern

+168

Point Spread

Virginia -3.5

-120

Northwestern +3.5

-102

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-110

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Virginia Stats

Northwestern Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 68.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa	5-0	451	313	138	5-0	0-0	5W
Purdue	5-0	433	358	75	4-0	1-0	5W
Oregon	4-0	297	266	31	4-0	0-0	4W
Michigan State	4-0	311	261	50	3-0	1-0	4W
Rutgers	4-0	317	256	61	4-0	0-0	4W
Indiana	5-0	441	312	129	5-0	0-0	5W
Michigan	4-0	359	286	73	3-0	1-0	4W
Penn State	5-0	410	331	79	4-0	1-0	5W
USC	3-0	295	214	81	3-0	0-0	3W
Northwestern	4-0	337	241	96	3-0	1-0	4W
Ohio State	5-0	442	344	98	5-0	0-0	5W
Nebraska	5-0	440	340	100	5-0	0-0	5W
Wisconsin	4-0	373	260	113	4-0	0-0	4W
Illinois	4-1	477	357	120	4-1	0-0	1L
Minnesota	4-1	380	312	68	4-0	0-1	2W
Washington	4-1	427	360	67	3-0	1-1	2W
UCLA	4-1	381	316	65	4-1	0-0	1W
Maryland	4-1	411	367	44	3-1	1-0	3W

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	5-0	462	301	161	4-0	1-0	5W
NC State	4-0	403	279	124	4-0	0-0	4W
North Carolina	5-0	440	316	124	5-0	0-0	5W
Virginia	4-0	363	246	117	4-0	0-0	4W
Syracuse	4-0	326	213	113	3-0	1-0	4W
Virginia Tech	5-0	461	364	97	5-0	0-0	5W
SMU	5-0	460	370	90	5-0	0-0	5W
Stanford	4-0	350	281	69	4-0	0-0	4W
Louisville	4-0	412	284	128	4-0	0-0	4W
California	4-1	420	348	72	4-0	0-1	1W
Georgia Tech	4-1	355	315	40	4-0	0-1	1W
Clemson	4-1	423	293	130	4-0	0-1	1W
Notre Dame	4-1	418	338	80	4-0	0-1	1W
Miami	4-1	456	345	111	4-0	0-1	1W
Florida State	3-1	372	291	81	3-0	0-1	1W
Pittsburgh	4-2	430	383	47	4-0	0-2	1L
Wake Forest	3-2	445	383	62	3-0	0-2	1L
Boston College	3-2	352	313	39	2-1	1-1	2W

• 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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