The visiting Bulldogs hope to send their backers to the pay window on Sunday as they look to cover the spread at John Paul Jones Arena against the Virginia Cavaliers.

Virginia battles the Bulldogs, currently sitting with a 1-0 mark (0-0 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 0-0 for the Cavaliers and 0-0 for the Bulldogs.



View South Carolina State vs Virginia Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Cavaliers - Bulldogs odds would favor the Cavaliers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Virginia is rated No. 264 in the current Odds Shark poll, while South Carolina State is at No. 283. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 48-31 win for the Bulldogs.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Bulldogs rank No. 99 in NCAA Division 1 with 40 per game. That compares with Virginia’s No. 302 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Virginia is college basketball's No. 300-ranked team at 0 per game, while the Bulldogs rate No. 170 with 5 per game.

Defensively, South Carolina State features the nation's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 0 points per game. Virginia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 182 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for South Carolina State, they were a 70-53 Sportsbook as they battled CLAFLIN SC at home. The Bulldogs grabbed a 70-53 win over the Panthers on Friday, behind a 17-point effort from Khalif Toombs at SHM Memorial Center.

Virginia was a 69-62 loser in its last match against Miami. They failed to cover the 3–point spread as underdogs.


Virginia Cavaliers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few Bulldogs at Cavaliers trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia's last 7 games at home
Virginia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
South Carolina State home to Webber College, Wednesday, November 16
Virginia home to Winthrop, Tuesday, November 15