Virginia vs Louisville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey shouts instructions to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Tennessee won 77-55. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
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  • Louisville is a -3.5 point favorite vs Virginia
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Virginia / Louisville TV channel: ESPN2

The Virginia Cavaliers visit KFC Yum! Center to take on the Louisville Cardinals on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Louisville, KY.

Louisville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Virginia vs. Louisville Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Virginia vs. Louisville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Virginia vs Louisville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this college basketball game with 64.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia vs Louisville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+14.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+13.55 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.75 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+15.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.55 Units / 7% ROI)

Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia has a 11-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.5 Units / 31.25% ROI).

  • 13-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.05 Units / 0.51% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.35 Units / 7.69% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 0.22% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.95 Units / -16.71% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.41% ROI

Virginia 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 has allowed 59.8 points per game (3,108 points/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Virginia has allowed 59.8 points per game (3,108 points/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 62.7 points per game (1,944 points/31 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

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 shot 62% from the free throw line (260/416) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

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 has allowed 59.8 points per game (3,108 points/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Virginia has allowed 59.8 points per game (3,108 points/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 averaged 62.7 points per game (1,944 points/31 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

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 shot 62% from the free throw line (260/416) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%


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