Virginia vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction 12-12-24 College Basketball Picks
Bethune-Cookman (2-6) vs. Virginia (5-4)
December 12, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia -16.5; Over/Under: +126.5
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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and Virginia Cavaliers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the John Paul Jones Arena. Here’s a Virginia vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction. This article will include a Virginia vs Bethune-Cookman Pick.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats lost to Gardner-Webb and Minnesota, and they play West Virginia, South Florida and Davidson next. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are averaging 65.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 43 percent shooting. Bryon Freeman is averaging 16.5 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Trey Thomas is averaging 12.5 points and 1.6 assists. Reggie Ward Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Rouzan is dishing 0.1 assists. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.1 rebounds per game.
Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers lost to Florida and SMU, and they play Memphis, American and NC State next. The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 61.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 62.3 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Isaac McKneely is averaging 13.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Elijah Saunders is averaging 9.4 points and 0.8 assists. Andrew Rohde is dishing 3 assists and Jacob Cofie is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Virginia Cavaliers are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Cavaliers are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Virginia has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 129+ points.
- Eight of Virginia’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 124 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (60.8).
- Virginia ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (50.0).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (43.4%).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.9).
Virginia vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction
The Virginia Cavaliers are obviously the more talented team and should be big favorites, but they don’t score enough to trust with massive lines. It’s why Virginia is 2-7 ATS on the season. Virginia can’t score. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats don’t do anything well, but they’ve played endless tough road games, and at some point that has to pay off. I’m just not backing Virginia as a big favorite, a team that is challenged offensively. Give me the road dog.
