The Virginia Cavaliers will try to cover the point spread at John Paul Jones Arena on Sunday when they get a visit from the Yale Bulldogs in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Yale Bulldogs were listed as 18-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Yale Bulldogs vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Virginia Cavaliers currently sport a 2-0 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 1-0 ATS. The Yale Bulldogs are 2-0 and 1-0 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Virginia Cavaliers produce a 0-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Yale Bulldogs have gone 1-0 against the totals betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 36-rated Yale Bulldogs taking on the No. 6-rated Virginia Cavaliers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Virginia's No. 168-ranked scoring average of 74 PPG, against a Yale Bulldogs defense rated No. 247 and allowing 85.5 PPG. The Virginia Cavaliers FG% has averaged 55.88% to date this season, more than the Yale Bulldogs shooters have managed so far (46.53% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs got 20 points from Alex Copeland as Yale ran past Lehigh 89-81 on Thursday at John J. Lee Amphitheater.
The battle between the Cavaliers and Terriers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as St. Francis Brooklyn was handed a 72-32 defeat on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Yale at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, November 22nd
Virginia at Grambling State, Tuesday, November 22nd