Virginia Cavaliers Favored by -21 Point Spread Against the East Carolina Pirates on Tuesday

The Virginia Cavaliers hope to be lousy hosts on Tuesday as the East Carolina Pirates pay a visit to John Paul Jones Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Virginia Cavaliers betting line opened as -21-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

East Carolina Pirates vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The East Carolina Pirates will look to cover the spread vs the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, as the Pirates are 1-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cavaliers are 4-3 ATS. East Carolina is 1-2 against the total, while Virginia is 2-5 versus the total betting line.

The Cavaliers - Pirates odds would favor the Cavaliers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Virginia is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while East Carolina is at No. 282.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Virginia's No. 221-ranked scoring average of 69.62 PPG, against a East Carolina Pirates defense rated No. 12 and allowing 59.22 PPG. The Virginia Cavaliers FG% has averaged 49.3% to date this season, more than the East Carolina Pirates shooters have managed so far (44.83% per game).