Tony Bennett of Virginia and Jay Wright of Villanova have vastly different coaching styles. Bennett thrives on defense and grinding. While Wright’s teams are easier on the eyes with a dynamic offense. Bennett usually dresses in casual Friday mode. Wright is the sharpest dresser in the game. Most important of all both coaches are national championship winners. Virginia and Villanova are big draws with the college basketball lines. Saturday night the Cavaliers and Wildcats will meet in a FOX primetime showdown. Subsequently, they may meet again next March in the Final Four!
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basket Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 19, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Virginia vs. Villanova TV Coverage: | FOX |
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Villanova Wildcats SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, we get a March Madness flavor, right down to the neutral court. Madison Square Garden will live up to its billing as “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” Simultaneously the sports betting action should be split between both teams. Each is a respected national power.
Virginia Cavaliers Team Overview
Virginia is coming off a 71-64 win over Kent as 21.5-point home overlays. As a result, the Cavaliers are 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 on totals. UVA ranks 167th for scoring offense but 18th for points allowed. Also, does Virginia rank 11th for free-throw shooting percentage. Forward Sam Hauser leads Virginia with 14.5 points per game. So far Villanova is the Cavaliers’ toughest opponent.
Villanova Wildcats Team Overview
Last time out Villanova got the money in an 85-66 win over Butler. The Wildcats are 6-1 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 3-4 under the total. Villanova ranks 96th for scoring offense and 123rd for points allowed. Namely Collin Gillespie and Jeremiah Robinson Earl each average over 15 points per game. Villanova’s best win was at Texas 68-64.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Villanova Wildcats vs. The Line
The Cavaliers are:
- 40-30-2 against the spread
- 6-2 vs. the line as a dog
- 15-5 on the board against ranked teams
- 7-8 vs. the line in neutral site games
- 15-17 with the number in nonconference games
- 31-25-2 vs. the spread after a win
- 33-39 under the total
- 6-9 to the under in neutral site games
- 28-30 to the under after a win
- 13-19 under the line in nonconference games
- 5-3 over the total as a dog
The Wildcats are:
- 40-32-2 against the spread
- 9-8-1 vs. the linemaker against ranked opponents
- 17-15-1 on the board in nonconference games
- 31-30-1 vs. the odds as a favorite
- 27-24-1 with the board after a win
- 9-8-1 vs. the line at neutral site games
- 28-43-2 under the total
- 23-37-1 to the under as a favorite
- 18-33-1 under the total after a win
- 12-19-1 under the total in non-conference games
- 10-8 to the over in neutral site matchups
Head to Head Against the Spread
- Virginia has covered their last two meetings with Villanova
- Two of the last three games between these teams went under the total
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Villanova Wildcats SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Virginia ranks the edge with the College basketball lines. In a matchup like this defense ends up as a paramount advantage.
Virginia vs. Villanova SBG Best Bet: Virginia Cavaliers.