Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Prediction – February 3, 2025

The Virginia Cavaliers (10-12) and Pittsburgh Panthers (14-7) both look to get back on track when they face off on Monday, February 3 at 7:00 PM ET at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Panthers are favored with a point spread at -12.5 (-115 at MyBookie).

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-3 in their last five games, with a tough 75-74 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies. This put them back on the losing side and further behind a .500 season.

Isaac McKneely led with 19 points and seven assists. Four players total reached double figures, with Andrew Rohde having 12 key points off the bench. They were able to make this game competitive after being done seven at the half.

The Hokies were able to connect on more shots from the field and three pointers. This was about the main difference between the two teams, as they had similar stats on the sheet. In those situations, the Cavaliers are going to have to earn more possessions to give themselves better opportunities.

The Cavaliers are averaging 63.3 points per game and are connecting on 44.0 percent of their shots. Their defense has been giving up 65.2 points per game, which shows a slightly negative margin.

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Panthers just had their two-game winning streak snapped with a 76-74 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. They are 2-3 over their last five games, with some solid momentum looking at their last three games.

Pitt had the lead at the half by two points, but allowed the Demon Deacons to get 42 points in the second half to push ahead. Damian Dunn led with 24 points and four assists.

The Panthers actually put up a good offensive performance with 14 assists, roughly 43.0 percent shooting from the field, and did not miss one free throw out of 20 attempts. The problem was defense, as they allowed the Demon Deacons to make 52.2 percent of their shots to ultimately put them ahead.

Offensively, the Panthers are more appealing on paper compared to the Cavaliers since they average 79.6 points per game. Defensively, they are allowing 70.9 points each game from their opponents. This margin is likable when paired next to the Cavaliers.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you appealing Virginia Cavaliers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers betting odds, favoring the Panthers by 12.5 points. Current market predictions suggest the Panthers have an 88.6 percent chance of winning.

The Panthers are the more established team on both ends of the floor and are due for an easy win compared to some of the tougher matchups they have faced over their last five games. Look for the Panthers to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -12.5 (-115)