Arkansas vs. Virginia Prediction: College Basketball Picks & Odds (Nov. 8)
My Arkansas vs. Virginia prediction highlights why today's matchup is shaping up to be one of the highest-scoring games of the season thus far.
No. 12 Arkansas scored over 100 points in its first game, while No. 9 Virginia is averaging more than 90 points through two games. Virginia is a 2.5-point betting favorite, with tipoff from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Arkansas vs. Virginia picks & odds
See all of our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Over 161.5 | -110 via FanDuel | 2 units to profit 1.82 units |
Picks submitted: Nov. 8 at 12:36 a.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 2 units | Profit: 1.82 units
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Arkansas vs. Virginia best bet
Over 161.5 (-110 via FanDuel)
Neither team has played a top-tier opponent this season, but it's hard to ignore what these offenses have done so far. In their only game, Arkansas scored 106 points and shot 55% from the field.
Last season, Arkansas averaged the second-most points per game (90.2). While essentially the entire roster is different this year, the coaching style of John Calipari hasn't changed. And Jeremiah Wilkinson, who led Arkansas with 23 points in the opener, is a legitimate scorer who averaged 17.4 points per game with Georgia last season.
Meanwhile, Virginia has scored at least 89 points in each of its first two games, dropping 97 against Northeastern on Friday. Virginia will score plenty today, as the team battles last year's 333rd-ranked scoring defense. The Cavaliers are also allowing 66 points per game, which, considering their first two opponents, is a little alarming heading into this game.
Play to: Over 164.5 at -110. Pass at 165.5, as this is a really high number for a college basketball game.
Score prediction: Virginia 93, Arkansas 89
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How to watch Arkansas vs. Virginia
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
- Tipoff: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
- TV/Streaming: ESPN, Fubo
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