The Virginia Cavaliers and Louisville Cardinals meet Thursday in week 11 college football action at Cardinal Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview 

The Virginia Cavaliers need a win to rebound from a 2-7 start. Virginia has lost 3 of its last 4 road games. Anthony Colandrea is completing 60.4 percent of his passes for 1,123 yards, 7 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Malik Washington and Malachi Fields have combined for 1,607 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Kobe Pace has 13 receptions. The Virginia Cavaliers ground game is averaging 120.2 yards per contest, and Perris Jones leads the way with 386 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Virginia is allowing 32.4 points and 395.4 yards per game. Jonas Sanker leads the Virginia Cavaliers with 79 tackles, Kam Butler has 3.5 sacks and Micah Gaffney has 1 interception.

Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview 

The Louisville Cardinals look to stay undefeated at home to improve to 9-1 on the year. Louisville has won 10 straight home games. Jack Plummer is completing 65.3 percent of his passes for 2,159 yards, 14 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Jamari Thrash and Chris Bell have combined for 984 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Kevin Coleman has 18 receptions. The Louisville Cardinals ground game is averaging 190.3 yards per contest, and Jawhar Jordan leads the way with 881 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisville is allowing 16.3 points and 285.2 yards per game. TJ Quinn leads the Louisville Cardinals with 66 tackles, Ashton Gillotte has 8.5 sacks and Devin Neal has 3 interceptions.

Matchup/League Facts

• Louisville rank T13th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (16.3).
• The Louisville are one of only 27 FBS teams undefeated in home games this season.
• Virginia has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
• Virginia has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).

Randy’s Pick

The Virginia Cavaliers aren’t good on either side of the ball, especially defensively, where they’re 115th in both rush defense and scoring defense. The Louisville Cardinals are not only 8-1 SU on the season, but they’ve outscored Duke and Virginia Tech by a combined 57-3 in the last two weeks. Louisville is balanced offensively and one of the best defensive teams in the country. Thick number, but Virginia doesn’t strike me as the team that can slow down this Louisville team that’s on a tear right now.