North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

The #22 North Carolina Tar Heels will visit the #14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The game will take place at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, and is set to start at 12:00 PM ET. Both teams are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference, and fans can watch the action on ESPN2.

Virginia enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -335. North Carolina, on the other hand, is the underdog with a spread of +7.5 and a moneyline of +250. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers
  • Venue: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville VA
  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Virginia Cavaliers -7.5 (-111), North Carolina Tar Heels +7.5 (-114)

North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels hold a solid 15-4 record this season. They are ranked 22nd in the AP poll and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their recent games have seen mixed results, with a win against Notre Dame and losses to California and Stanford.

Caleb Wilson is a key player for the Tar Heels. He averages 19.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. In the recent win against Notre Dame, he scored 22 points and added seven rebounds and five assists.

Henri Veesaar is another standout performer for North Carolina. He contributes 17.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. His performance against Stanford included 26 points and six rebounds, showcasing his importance to the team.

Virginia Cavaliers Team Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are on a roll with a strong performance in recent games. They secured a win against SMU Mustangs with a score of 72-68. Malik Thomas stood out with 23 points and 11 rebounds in that game.

Virginia’s offensive stats are impressive this season. They average 84 points per game, ranking 56th. Their field goal percentage is 47.4, placing them 78th overall. They are also good from beyond the arc, making 10.6 three-pointers per game.

The Cavaliers have a solid overall record of 16-2. They are 12-1 at home and 4-1 away. In the conference, they are ranked 14th, making them a team to watch.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take North Carolina +7.5. North Carolina scores 82.4 points per game, which is close to Virginia’s 84.0. This suggests a tight game. The spread gives North Carolina a chance to cover, considering their strong field goal percentage and rebounding skills.

For the over/under pick, go with the over at 150.5. Both teams have high scoring averages, with Virginia at 84.0 and North Carolina at 82.4. Their combined offensive stats hint at a high-scoring game, making the over a reasonable choice.