Northern Iowa vs Virginia Game Info
2022-23 NCAA College Basketball Regular Season'Game
Northern Iowa Panthers (1-1, 0-1 Away) vs.'No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers (2-0, 2-0 Home)
< strong>Date:'Monday, Nov. 14, 2022
Time:'8 p.m. ET
Venue:'John Paul Jones Arena – Charlottesville, VA
Coverage:'ACC Network
The 2022-23 NCAA college basketball season continues on Monday, Nov. 14 with another slate of games. One matchup that NCAAB fans will want to keep an eye on is a collision between the Northern Iowa Panthers and No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET.
After opening the season with a victory, Northern Iowa picked up a 68-55 loss to Richmond in their second game. Meanwhile, Virginia was victorious in each of its first two games, walking out with an 89-42 win over Monmouth in its most recent outing on Friday.
Northern Iowa vs Virginia Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'UNI: (+860) | UVA: (-1600)
Spread:'UNI: +15.5 (-114) | UVA: -15.5 (-106)
Total:'124.5 -Over: (-114) | Under: (-116)
Virginia enters this contest as the major favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 124.5 points, which is the lowest of Monday's projected totals.
Northern Iowa vs Virginia Prediction & Pick
Virginia has been putting on a clinic ever since the new season began. It might be a small sample size, but the Cavaliers are holding opponents to just 51.5 points per game (T-No. 18) on a 40.4% field-goal percentage to begin the year. The defense doesn't stop there, though, as they're also averaging six blocks per game (T-No. 32).
I predict that Virginia's solid defense will be a pain for Northern Iowa. The Panthers just shot 32.8% from the floor and 13.6% from three-point range against a Richmond team that isn't exactly on Virginia's level. Unless the Panthers have magically turned things around, it could be a long night.
With the Cavaliers also winning seven of their last 10 home games and goi ng 4-1 against the spread in their last five games against the Missouri Valley Conference, I'm going with Virginia continuing its perfect season.
Final Score Prediction:'Virginia: 76 | Wright State: 58
Northern Iowa vs Virginia Betting Trends
– Northern Iowa is 2-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last nine games in November.
– Virginia is 7-3 straight up in its last 10 home games.
– The total has hit the over in five of Northern Iowa's last nine games.
– The total has hit the over in three of Virginia's last four games.
Northern Iowa vs Virginia Best Bet
I think that Virginia's status as an ACC program will lead to it covering the spread. It also helps that Northern Iowa is 2-7-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 road games while the Cavaliers, as mentioned above, are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against MVC opponents.
After the Cavaliers' strong start to the season, go with Virginia as 15.5-point favorites.