Wright State vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wright State vs Virginia

No. 14 Wright State Raiders square off against No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers in this NCAA Tournament First Round game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for 13:50 on Friday, March 20.

The total line of 144.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -115. We can see Wright State and Virginia combining to go bigger.

The Wright State Raiders (23-11, 1st in Horizon) edged out a 66-63 home win over the Detroit Mercy Titans in their last matchup.

The Virginia Cavaliers (29-5, 2nd in ACC) lost their last game, falling 74-70 on the road to the Duke Blue Devils.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Virginia	29-5	2742	2326	416	19-1	10-4	1L
Wright State	23-11	2745	2497	248	14-5	9-6	5W

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Wright State vs Virginia Prediction & Picks

Head into Wright State vs Virginia with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 144.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -115 and cheer on points.

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Key Wright State vs Virginia stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Wright State games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wright State games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Virginia games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Virginia games.

Over 144.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are ways to increase the odds if you’re wanting to bet on Overs and one of them is wagering on the Match Result & Total lines where you also predict a team to win.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wright State 68 - 83 Virginia

We’re going for the Cavs to claim a 83-68 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Wright State 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -5000 about Virginia which reflects they have a 98% chance of winning this college game. Wright State are the underdogs at +1400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 17.5 and the total points line is 144.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 144.5 selection is available to back at -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Wright State

+1400

Virginia

-5000

Point Spread

Wright State +17.5

-102

Virginia -17.5

-120

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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Wright State Stats

Virginia Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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

Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wright State	23-11	2745	2497	248	14-5	9-6	5W
Robert Morris	22-11	2555	2379	176	14-4	8-7	1L
Northern Kentucky	20-14	2827	2634	193	12-5	8-9	1L
Green Bay	18-15	2469	2470	-1	10-5	8-10	1L
Detroit	17-15	2471	2475	-4	9-5	8-10	1L
Fort Wayne	17-15	2499	2467	32	11-4	6-11	1L
Oakland	16-16	2642	2612	30	7-6	9-10	2L
Youngstown State	15-17	2495	2336	159	11-5	4-12	3L
Milwaukee	12-20	2438	2548	-110	9-6	3-14	1L
Cleveland State	11-22	2631	2836	-205	8-8	3-14	1L
IU Indy	7-25	2673	2825	-152	5-9	2-16	7L

• 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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