Louisville vs Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

Virginia guard Isaac McKneely (11) drives on Florida forward Alex Condon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
(AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
  • Louisville is a -5.5 point favorite vs Virginia
  • Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
  • Louisville / Virginia TV channel: ACCN

The Louisville Cardinals visit John Paul Jones Arena to take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Charlottesville, VA.

Louisville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Louisville vs. Virginia Over/Under is 129.5 total points.

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Louisville vs. Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisville-5.5 -105O 129.5 -110-225
Virginia +5.5 -115U 129.5 -110+180

Louisville vs Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisville vs Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 12 away games (+3.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+11.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.20 Units / 5% ROI)

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 1.32% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7.05 Units / -45.63% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.65 Units / 36.69% ROI

Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.45 Units / 8.74% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville has attempted 448 threes this season — most among ACC Teams

Louisville is shooting 29% from three (188/656) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Louisville has attempted 215 threes in the second half this season — most among ACC Teams

Louisville has averaged 5.4 assists per game (245 assists/45 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia has averaged 62.2 points per game (809 points/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.6

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 averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5

Virginia has averaged 62.2 points per game (809 points/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.6

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,463 points/1,827 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Louisville averaged 5.5 steals per game (169 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,463 points/1,827 shots) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Virginia 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 has allowed 26.4 points per game (1,162 points/44 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.3


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