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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Virginia vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks
Our expert Virginia vs Northwestern tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.
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:
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.
In the hunt for bigger odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. This allows you to shoot for a team to perform better than expected by the sportsbooks.
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Player Prop Picks
Malik Thomas (Virginia) is available at -110 to have Over 1.5 assists. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.
Latest Malik Thomas Player Prop Odds
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) can be backed to record Over 18.5 points at -105. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.
Latest Nick Martinelli Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Northwestern to cover the +3.5 spread combined with Under 148.5. Add in Malik Thomas (Virginia) to get Over 1.5 assists.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Virginia odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -192 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 66% chance of winning. Northwestern are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +158.
The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 148.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 148.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.
You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.
The favorite to land the most baskets is Nick Martinelli. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 18.5 points and there is -130 for him to go Under.
Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Virginia Stats
Northwestern Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
|
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
| 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
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