Stanford Cardinal vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Virginia vs Stanford NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Stanford.

Virginia vs Stanford Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cavaliers and Cardinal. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 126.5 points, and Stanford is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Virginia.

Virginia vs. Stanford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Virginia Cavaliers at Stanford Cardinal
Where: Stanford at Maples Pavilion
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds STAN -7.5, VIR +260 | STAN -340 O/U 126.5

Cavaliers Preview: Does Virginia Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Virginia Cavaliers Recent Game/Games

Virginia's season record dropped to 8-7 after a 75-61 road loss to California on Wednesday. The Cavaliers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 136, surpassing the O/U line of 129.5.

After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Virginia struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 40.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Virginia's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, but they did hit 88.9% of their free throws, going 16-for-18 from the line.

Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 23 points, shooting 54.5% from the field. Andrew Rohde added 14 points and 6 assists, while Jacob Cofie contributed 12 points on 55.6% shooting. Elijah Saunders had a tough night, shooting 12.5%, but grabbed 10 rebounds.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Virginia's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 22 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 18 of 38 shots, good for 47%.

From three-point range, the opposition went 4/13, shooting 30%. They also got to the free-throw line 33 times, making 27 for an 81% clip. Virginia allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Cardinal Preview: Can the Cardinal Hold Strong at Home?

Stanford improved to 10-5 on the season with a 70-59 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Stanford trailed 30-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while holding Virginia Tech to 29.

Cardinal Offense Breakdown

Stanford's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 24 threes. They were efficient at the free-throw line, connecting on 88.2% of their attempts, going 15 for 17.

Maxime Raynaud and Oziyah Sellers both scored 19 points, with Sellers shooting 58.3% overall and 57.1% from three. Ben Burnham added 18 points, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, while Jaylen Blakes contributed 17 points and 6 assists.

Cardinal Team Defense

Stanford's defense held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Cardinal gave up 14 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 50% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Stanford's opponent hit 9 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 37%. The Cardinal also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, an 88% rate. Stanford allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cavaliers vs Cardinal Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 59 points per game in this stretch.
Although Stanford has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 76 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Stanford has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.