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 12:50 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 |
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.
The basketball picks at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant stats to confidently recommend every college hoops pick.
Key Wright State vs Virginia stats:
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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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 144.5 points. We’ve also gone for Wright State +17.5, and Wright State/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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 the Cavs have a 98% chance of winning this first round matchup. 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 146.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 146.5 selection is available to back at -110.
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.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Wright State Stats
Virginia Stats
- 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
NCAAB Regular Season 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 |
| 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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