- Virginia is a -28.5 point favorite vs American
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- American / Virginia TV channel: ACCN
The American Eagles visit John Paul Jones Arena to take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Charlottesville, VA.
Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -28.5 (-102).
The American vs. Virginia Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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American vs. Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| American | +28.5 -118 | O 156.5 -110 | |
| Virginia | -28.5 -102 | U 156.5 -110 |
American vs Virginia Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Virginia will win this college basketball game with 69.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
American vs Virginia Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia will cover the spread with 60.6% confidence for today’s game.
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American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 34 games (+14.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- American University has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- American University has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- American University have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+10.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.95 Units / 25% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+5.95 Units / 1% ROI)
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-1 when betting the Over for +7.9 Units / 71.82% ROI
- 1-9 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units / -80.91% ROI
Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Virginia has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.7 Units / 0.54% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia averaged 62.7 points per game (1,944 points/31 games) last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74.5
Virginia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (474 assists/ 255 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Virginia has a 28% free throw rate (749 free throw attempts/2,713 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%
Virginia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (474 assists/ 255 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia averaged 62.7 points per game (1,944 points/31 games) last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74.5
Virginia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (474 assists/ 255 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Virginia has a 28% free throw rate (749 free throw attempts/2,713 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%
Virginia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (474 assists/ 255 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
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