Mayra Madrigal
The NCAA college basketball began a little over a month ago and that has been enough time to identify the strongest teams in the competition. Some candidates had already been identified prior to the start of the games, and later, their performances in their games have confirmed why they had been chosen.
This weekend, on the NCAAB slate, there will be attractive games such as is Houston vs Virginia, a game between two teams that are both ranked in the top 25. They have earned that place with their performances, as well as with the number of victories they have recorded so far.
At JefeBet we tell you how the teams arrive at the Houston Cougars vs Virginia Cavaliers game, the betting odds available, the predictions and more details of the event.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Houston vs Virginia College Basketball Game on December 17, 2022
- Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
- When: Saturday, December 17, 2022, 2:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Houston Cougars
- Season record: 10-1
- DraftKings Spread: -2.5
- DraftKings Moneyline: -140
- DraftKings Over/Under: 114
The Houston Cougars are excelling in the American Athletic Conference this season, being the team with the most wins after playing 11 games, with a 10-1 record. They had been doing remarkably well until they ran into Alabama last weekend and fell 71-65.
The team bounced back up in their Tuesday game against North Carolina A&T, who they defeated with a score of 74-46. This victory showed that order still prevails in the team, and that they will do their best to continue to be effective in order to remain being the leaders of the Conference.
Betting on the Virginia Cavaliers
- Regular Season Record: 8-0
- DraftKings Spread: +2.5
- DraftKings Moneyline: +120
- DraftKings Over/Under: 114
And if we thought Houston was performing greatly, what the Virginia Cavaliers are doing in this NCAA season is amazing. They are the only team in the Atlantic Coast Conference with eight consecutive wins and who have remained undefeated so far.
They had 10 days of rest after their last game against James Madison, which they won by a score of 55-50, and even if that could affect their performance a little, the solidity they have shown in all their games allows their fans to trust that they will continue as they have been doing and look to extend their undefeated streak.
JefeBet Prediction
A high intensity game is expected because these are not filler teams, they are teams that are well positioned in the NCAA and that are clear contenders for the title. Houston has not stopped playing and it has four games played in this month of December, this could be a point in their favor, considering that Virginia has only played two games this month.
Prediction: Houston Cougars win by 3 points.
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