Tennessee Volunteers vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22

The Tennessee Volunteers will go up against the Virginia Cavaliers in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This second-round game is set to take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Fans can catch the action on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

Tennessee, ranked 23rd in the AP Poll, comes from the Southeastern Conference. They had a strong showing in the 2025 postseason. Meanwhile, Virginia, ranked 9th, hails from the Atlantic Coast Conference and finished the 2026 regular season with a 29-5 record.

Tennessee Volunteers vs Virginia Cavaliers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Tennessee Volunteers vs Virginia Cavaliers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia PA
  • Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tennessee Spread -1.5, Virginia Spread +1.5, Tennessee MoneyLine -118, Virginia MoneyLine -102, Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are ranked #23 in the AP poll. They play in the Southeastern Conference. This season, they have an overall record of 22-11 and a conference record of 12-8.

The Volunteers score 79.5 points per game, which ranks 111th. They are strong in rebounding, with 42.6 rebounds per game, ranking 9th. However, they struggle with three-point shooting, making only 6.5 per game, which ranks 361st.

In the 2025 postseason, Tennessee made it to the Elite Eight before losing to Houston. They had wins over Wofford, UCLA, and Kentucky. Their straight-up record as a favorite is 24-4, while as an underdog, it is 3-3.

Virginia Cavaliers Team Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers have an impressive record this season. They finished the regular season with 29 wins and 5 losses. In their conference, they recorded 17 wins and 4 losses.

Offensively, Virginia averages 80.6 points per game, ranking them 85th. They make around 10 three-pointers per game, ranking 43rd in that category. The team also grabs about 40 rebounds per game, which puts them 27th.

Defensively, Virginia averages 6.4 steals per game. They commit about 17.6 fouls per game. In the postseason, they have shown improvement by allowing only 10 fouls per game, which ranks them first.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Tennessee is favored by 1.5 points. The Volunteers have strong rebounding and assist numbers, ranking 9th and 39th respectively. However, Virginia’s postseason performance shows high efficiency with a 63.0% effective field goal rate, ranked 7th. Given Virginia’s recent form, take Virginia +1.5 to cover.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 136.5 points. Tennessee averages 79.5 points per game, while Virginia scores 80.6 points per game. Both teams have efficient offenses, especially Virginia in the postseason. Expect a high-scoring game, so go with the over 136.5.