Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Prediction 11/23/19

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The Massachusetts Minutemen (5-0) meet the seventh-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (4-0) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Naismith at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.

Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Cavaliers defeated the Vermont Catamounts 61-55, while the Minutemen beat the Rider Broncs 82-72.

Massachusetts’ 0.639 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Rider, who had a rate of 0.422. The Minutemen’s mark was above their season average of 0.574, while the Broncs’ was below their season average of 0.511. Virginia, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.143 (above their season average of 0.114) and a turnover percentage of 15.7 (worse than their season average of 15.5). For those same stats, Vermont had marks of 0.058 and 19.6, respectively. Virginia was led by Mamadi Diakite, who had 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Carl Pierre had a good outing for Massachusetts, contributing 23 points.

The high-powered offense of Virginia will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Massachusetts. Since the 2018-19 season, the Cavaliers rank ninth in offensive efficiency, while the Minutemen are 273rd in defensive efficiency. The Cavaliers should have the edge on that end of the court.

Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.7) while Massachusetts ranks 256th (14.8).
  • The Cavaliers rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Minutemen rank 146th (3.3).
  • Virginia ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Massachusetts ranks 62nd (32.8).
  • The Minutemen rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Cavaliers rank 202nd (22.9).
  • Virginia ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Massachusetts ranks 182nd (6.5).