The No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers and Towson Tigers get their seasons underway at John Paul Jones Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 130 points with Virginia set as a 25-point favorite.
Towson Tigers vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Prediction
Last season, Virginia went 31-2 in the regular season, earning them a top seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the UMBC Retrievers. Towson, meanwhile, did not reach the tournament following an 18-14 regular season campaign.
The Tigers were 18-14 straight up (SU) last season, but were just 14-11-1 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring Towson had no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
The Cavaliers, on the other hand, owned records of 31-2 SU and 18-14 ATS last season. Games featuring Virginia had a tendency to go under the O/U total (62.5 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Virginia should have a significant edge. Last season, the Cavaliers defense ranked third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.443), while the Towson offense ranked 128th in effective field goal percentage (0.522). Moreover, the Tigers, who ranked 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.2 percent), will face a difficult challenge against the Cavaliers, who ranked 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
Towson Tigers at Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Towson ranks 57th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Virginia ranks 291st (32.4).
The Cavaliers rank first in assists allowed per game (9.1) while the Tigers rank 135th (13.1).
Virginia ranks second in steals allowed per game (3.8) while Towson ranks 85th (5.7).
The Tigers rank 44th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Cavaliers rank 108th (3.6).
Virginia ranks 259th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while Towson ranks 279th (18.2).
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