The Virginia Cavaliers and the Louisville Cardinals meet in week 6 college football action from L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Virginia Cavaliers vs. Louisville Cardinals prediction.
Virginia Cavaliers Recap
The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game looking to build on their 46-38 upset win over Florida State last time out to improve to 4-1 this season. After this game, Virginia will have a bye before taking on Washington State at home.
Cavaliers Win Three Straight After Upset Of Seminoles
Chandler Morris has thrown for 1,279 yards, 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 71.6% passing along with 169 rushing yards and 4 TDs on the ground while J’Mari Taylor has rushed for a team-high 397 yards and 7 touchdowns so far this season to lead Virginia on the ground. Harrison Waylee has 229 rushing yards with 4 touchdowns while Xavier Brown has 206 rushing yards and a TD. Trell Harris leads the Cavaliers with 366 receiving yards and 3 TDs on 21 catches while Cam Ross has a team-high 24 grabs for 286 yards and a touchdown. Jahmal Edrine also has 214 receiving yards with a TD while two more Cavaliers have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Devin Neal has a team-high 26 total tackles while Daniel Rickert has a team-high 3.5 sacks this season. As a unit, Virginia has combined for 11 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Louisville has lost 24 of its last 30 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Virginia has covered the spread in each of its last six October games as an underdog.
- Louisville has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games.
Louisville Cardinals Recap
The Louisville Cardinals come into this game looking to build on their 34-27 win over Pitt last time out to improve to 4-0 this season. After this game, Louisville will head on the road for a game against the Miami Hurricanes following a bye week.
Cardinals Looking To Stay Undefeated
Miller Moss has thrown for 1,029 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 65.6% passing while Isaac Brown leads Louisville in rushing with 268 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns and Keyjuan Brown has 110 rushing yards and 3 TDs as well. Chris Bell leads Louisville with 23 grabs for 332 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns while Caullin Lacy has 22 catches for 266 yards this season. Two more Louisville receivers have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, TJ Quinn has a team-high 22 total tackles and 2 interceptions while Clev Lubin has a team-high 3.5 sacks. As a unit, Louisville’s defense has combined for 12 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Louisville Cardinals will win
- Louisville has won each of its last seven games.
- Virginia has lost four of its last five road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Virginia’s last six games.
- Virginia has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Virginia’s last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Louisville’s last eight games as a favorite against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Louisville Cardinals Prediction
I’m on Virginia and the points here. I just think these are two teams that are fairly evenly matched and Chandler Morris looks like quite the pickup for Virginia. I think this is going to be a game that comes down to the wire, and could be a game decided on the final possession. Give me the points with Virginia.