Pittsburgh Panthers (15-8) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (19-5)
February 13, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Cavaliers -5.5; Over/Under: +123.5
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The Pittsburgh Panthers are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Virginia Cavaliers have won their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Cavaliers prediction.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers beat Wake Forest, Notre Dame and NC State during this streak. The Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 75.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.7 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Blake Hinson is averaging 17.9 points and 0.7 assists, while Carlton Carrington is averaging 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ishmael Leggett is the third double-digit scorer and Guillermo Diaz Graham is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Pittsburgh Panthers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Pittsburgh Panthers are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game. Pittsburgh will face Louisville after this game.
Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers recently beat Clemson, Miami and Florida State. The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 65.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 57.7 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Reece Beekman is averaging 13.8 points and 3 rebounds, while Isaac McKneely is averaging 12.3 points and 1.7 assists. Ryan Dunn is dishing 0.9 assists and Jacob Groves is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Virginia Cavaliers are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.6 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Cavaliers are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Virginia Cavaliers Team Facts
- Virginia has won each of its last 26 games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Virginia’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 122 or fewer points.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last nine games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at John Paul Jones Arena.
Pittsburgh Panthers Team Facts
- Pittsburgh has won seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last 34 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 127+ points.
- Pittsburgh has won the first half in six of its last seven road games.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Cavaliers prediction
The Pittsburgh Panthers have put together a nice little winning stretch, they’re good defensively, and they’ve had success on the road. I considered the points here. However, the Virginia Cavaliers are one of the hotter teams in all of college basketball, the offense has picked up, and they’re 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games. I’d need an extra bucket to pull the trigger on Pitt. The line is reasonable. Give me the Cavs.
