North Carolina vs Virginia Basketball Odds

The Tar Heels will play the Cavaliers on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, North Carolina and Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, North Carolina currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Virginia is 98.67.
Away North Carolina - North Carolina starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
Home Virginia - Virginia meets North Carolina boasting a 10-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - North Carolina currently ranks 6th (0.500) in the ACC Conference, with Virginia now standing 3rd (0.833) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - North Carolina has a 0.789 overall win percentage, with Virginia matching up with a 0.889 overall win percentage.
Team Records - North Carolina currently possesses 15-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Virginia has tallied a 16-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Both teams have strong overall standings, but Virginia leads the ACC conference. North Carolina needs a win to improve their conference tournament seed.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Tar Heels at Cavaliers Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog North Carolina	Favorite Virginia
+6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Virginia has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. North Carolina has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. North Carolina is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
150.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	150.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 150.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 150.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog North Carolina	Favorite Virginia
+225 BetMGM Bet	-285 BetMGM Bet

Virginia is the -285 moneyline favorite. Risk $285 to win $100 on Virginia at BetMGM. North Carolina is the +225 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $225 on North Carolina. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the North Carolina vs Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

Virginia is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while North Carolina is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the North Carolina vs Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

The best over line is 150.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the North Carolina vs Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

Virginia is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and North Carolina is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
North Carolina Virginia 1/24/26 12:00pm EST	+6.5 -110 -6.5 -110

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Underdog North Carolina - North Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 North Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Virginia favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

North Carolina at Virginia Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
North Carolina Virginia First to 5 Points 1/24/26 12:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
North Carolina Virginia First to 10 Points 1/24/26 12:00pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
North Carolina Virginia First to 15 Points 1/24/26 12:00pm EST	+125 -175 Bet
North Carolina Virginia Game to Overtime 1/24/26 12:00pm EST	Yes +850 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - North Carolina, Virginia
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#13 Virginia	27-4	0.871	16-1	8-2	15-3	+2	0.833	W2
#17 North Carolina	24-7	0.774	18-0	4-6	12-6	+5	0.667	L1

North Carolina & Virginia Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

North Carolina Championship Odds

2025-26 North Carolina NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Virginia Championship Odds

2025-26 Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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How to Bet on the North Carolina vs Virginia College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the North Carolina vs Virginia Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the North Carolina vs Virginia Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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