Two top-five teams clash in Saturday's key matchup. Read on for our Houston-Virginia college basketball pick and prediction based on the latest odds.
The marquee matchup on Saturday's slate of action features the No. 5 Houston Cougars traveling to Charlottesville to take on the No. 2 Virginia Cavaliers. While both teams are averaging over 70 points per game, the defenses are the reason for the success of each squad. The Cavaliers allow just 57.9 p oints per game, while the Cougars are giving up an incredible 49.4.
The Cougars have played just three of their 11 games away from home this season, but they're undefeated on the road. The Cavaliers haven't lost in 2022-23, and they're 2-0 against ranked opponents this season.
Here is our best Houston-Virginia college basketball pick (odds via Caesars Sportsbook; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).