*CBB(1u): Louisville/Virginia UNDER 125(-110)–6 PM CT
Out of 358 CBB teams, Virginia ranks 358th in pace. When pairing that slow of tempo with an offense that ranks just 95th in offensive efficiency, you’re going to get some low scoring outputs; this Cavaliers team is averaging just 61 PPG in conference play. However, Louisville is even worse offensively, ranking 178th in offensive efficiency. While the Cardinals don’t move at a snails pace like Virginia, they are still outside of the Top 100 in pace and don’t go fast enough to counteract Virginia’s approach to this game. Virginia is well-coached and should bring defensive intensity in this home primetime spot. This total opened up at 121.5 before being steamed up by the public a full 3.5 points. There is no reason to bet this Over; it is going to be a low-possession game with a lot of ugly offense. This is a “first to 60 wins” type of game where the Under is the clear play.
