The American Eagles (6-5) are heavy, 13.5-point underdogs against the Virginia Cavaliers (6-5) at John Paul Jones Arena on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The game tips at 2:00 PM ET on ACC Network. The point total is 119.5 for the matchup.
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Virginia Cover -13.5 vs American -110
Virginia vs. American betting lines
- Virginia moneyline odds to win: -1099
- American moneyline odds to win: +698
- Spread: Virginia (-13.5)
- Total: 119.5
Virginia statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games last season, Virginia sported a better record against the spread (10-6-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-6-0).
- The Cavaliers exceeded the over/under less consistently when playing at home last season, hitting the over in six of 17 home matchups (35.3%). In away games, they hit the over in six of 11 games (54.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Virginia won 14 of 15 games when playing at home, good for a .933 winning percentage. Virginia won four of five games on the road (.800) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Cavaliers were the third-worst squad in the nation in points scored (62.9 per game) but third-best in points conceded (59.8) last season.
- Last season, Virginia was 329th in the country in rebounds (29.4 per game) and 209th in rebounds conceded (32.1).
- Last season the Cavaliers were ranked 65th in college basketball in assists with 15.0 per game.
Virginia betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 4-7-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.4 (255th in nation) | 39.4 (40th) | 29.5 (316th) | 30.7 (167th) | 14.1 (183rd) | 11.2 (145th) |
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American statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2023-24 against the spread, American had a lower winning percentage at home (.429, 6-8-0 record) than on the road (.588, 10-7-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Eagles games finished over more often at home (nine of 14, 64.3%) than on the road (nine of 17, 52.9%) last season.
- The Eagles’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .000 (0-1) last season, and away it was .125 (1-7).
Last season stats
- Last season the Eagles scored 68.8 points per game (303rd-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 68.0 points per contest (67th-ranked).
- American grabbed 29.6 rebounds per game last season (323rd-ranked in college basketball), and it ceded only 28.2 rebounds per game (19th-best).
- Last season the Eagles ranked 114th in college basketball in assists, averaging 14.0 per game.
American betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-4-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (227th in nation) | 45.5 (286th) | 28.5 (338th) | 30.1 (132nd) | 12.2 (300th) | 12.4 (254th) |
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