Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/25
Betting on today’s Cavaliers and Panthers game? Catch the action at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -12.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers +12.5
This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 3rd.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Virginia at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Cavaliers?
Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games
Virginia dropped to 10-12 on the season after a 75-74 home loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Cavaliers were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 38-31 at halftime, Virginia scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.
Virginia’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts (18/31) and hit 34.8% from beyond the arc (8/23), while making 77.8% of their free throws (14/18).
Isaac McKneely led the way with 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall despite hitting just 28.6% from three. Jaden Schutt added 18 points, knocking down 4 of 8 threes, and Toibu Lawal contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Virginia’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Cavaliers allowed 18 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 58% inside the arc.
From three-point range, Virginia’s opponents hit 8 of 23 shots, good for 34%. The Cavaliers also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws for a 77% success rate. Virginia gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for Pittsburgh as Home Favorites
Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games
Pittsburgh’s record dropped to 14-7 after a 76-74 loss to Wake Forest on Saturday. The Panthers were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they covered the spread, they couldn’t pull off the win. The game’s total points reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.
Pittsburgh led 36-34 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 38. The Panthers will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward.
Pittsburgh put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. They were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 20 of their attempts.
Cameron Hildreth and Damian Dunn led the way with 24 points each, with Dunn shooting 61.5% from the field and 60% from three. Hildreth was perfect from deep, going 3-for-3.
Despite Pittsburgh’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t slow down the opposing offense, allowing 76 points on 52% shooting. The Panthers struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 59% from inside the arc.
From beyond the three-point line, Pittsburgh gave up 8 threes on 42% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 90% of their attempts.