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Stanford Cardinal poised to defeat Virginia Cavaliers in highly anticipated college basketball showdown in California

In a highly anticipated college basketball matchup, the Stanford Cardinal are set to take on the Virginia Cavaliers in California. Stanford is coming off a strong win against Virginia Tech, while Virginia suffered a defeat against Cal in their last game. The Cardinal are favored to win this contest, with the current line at Stanford -8. Additionally, Stanford holds a 7-1 advantage in the all-time series between the two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cavaliers +270 | Cardinal -350
• Spread: Cavaliers +8 (-110) | Cardinal -8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 127 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 78%.

Virginia vs Stanford Stats

Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia suffered their second consecutive loss in a road game against Cal, dropping their overall record to 8-7 and 1-3 in the ACC. Despite initially leading by eight, the Cavaliers fell behind in the second half and ultimately lost by a significant margin. Andrew Rohde led the team with 14 points in the defeat. Overall, Virginia averages 61.3 points per game, ranks 16th in scoring defense, and shoots 43% from the field. Their defense allows an average of 62.4 points per game and they grab 31.3 rebounds per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, Virginia hits an average of 42.99% of their field goals, 36.34% of their three-point attempts, and 74.62% of their free throws. They also average 14.27 assists and 11.13 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 40.22% from the field and 32.39% from beyond the arc. Additionally, they average 33.47 defensive rebounds, 11.40 defensive assists, and 9.73 turnovers per game. Virginia's current power ranking is 212.

Stanford Cardinal Analysis

Stanford Cardinal defeated Virginia Tech in their previous game, ending a three-game losing streak. The Cardinal now have a record of 10-5 overall and are 2-2 in ACC play. They came back from a 16-4 deficit in the first half to win the game with a strong finishing kick. Standout performances from Maxime Raynaud and Oziyah Sellers led the team to victory. Stanford's offense averages 76.4 points per game and their defense gives up an average of 71.1 points per game. They shoot 44.2% from the field, 33.2% from beyond the arc, and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Overall, they have a power ranking of 249 and are ranked 148th in offense and 183rd in defense nationally.

Virginia Faces Defensive Challenges as Stanford Looms Large

Despite Tony Bennett's absence, Virginia is still aiming to adhere to their traditional pack line defense strategy in hopes of securing victories in the highly competitive ACC. However, Head Coach Sanchez has faced challenges as the Cavaliers rank as the fifth-worst scoring team in the nation with a negative point differential this season. Their recent struggles against Cal raise concerns as they prepare to face Stanford, particularly with Raynaud posing a significant threat in the low block. Stanford, with a stronger offense than Virginia, holds the advantage in this matchup on their home court. It is anticipated that Stanford will emerge victorious and claim a sweeping victory over schools from the Old Dominion.

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