Virginia vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis directs his team against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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  • North Carolina is a -9.5 point favorite vs Virginia
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Virginia / North Carolina TV channel: ESPN2

The Virginia Cavaliers visit Dean Smith Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Virginia vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Virginia vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia+9.5 -115O 141.5 -110+360
North Carolina -9.5 -105U 141.5 -110-475

Virginia vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+10.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.18 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 games (+7.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 38 games (+1.54 Units / 4% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 38 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.45 Units / 9.15% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5.05 Units / 17.72% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.75 Units / -26.96% ROI

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 8-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.85 Units / -39.77% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -0.32% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -0.84% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.07% ROI

Virginia 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 has 13.7 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.7

Virginia averaged 62.7 points per game (1,944 points/31 games) last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74.5

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

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina had 22.8 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

North Carolina has averaged 80.9 points per game (2,184 points/27 games) this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

North Carolina has averaged 85.9 points per game (3,178 points/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 76.6

North Carolina has averaged 82.0 points per game (5,087 points/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Virginia has allowed 57.7 points per game (2,136 points/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.4

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,012 rebounds/35 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Carolina allowed opponents to shoot 40% (425/1,062) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina allowed opponents to shoot 41% (891/2,158) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Carolina has allowed 76.7 points per game (2,070 points/27 games) this season — 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.1


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