| MATCHUP | American Eagles | Virginia Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-1 | |
| Where | John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
Virginia Cavaliers Preview
Virginia Cavaliers have a 10-1 record this season and are sitting in 4th place of the ACC. They have a 7-0 home record and are coming off an 80-72 home win against Maryland. Their previous three games were an 84-60 home win against Maryland-Eastern Shore, an 86-73 home win against Dayton, and an 88-69 away win against Texas.
Offensively, Virginia averages 86.5 points per game, while allowing 67.9 points per game defensively. The Cavaliers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 41.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.0 assists per game. They average 6.9 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points per game, while shooting with 52.2% from the field and 62.5% from the free throw line. Johann Grunloh leads the team in rebounds with 7.3 per game, while Dallin Hall adds a team-high 3.9 assists per game.
American University Eagles Preview
American University Eagles have a 7-5 record this season and are sitting in 1st place of the Patriot League. They have a 0-4 away record and are coming off a 105-83 away loss against VCU. Their previous three games were a 78-60 home win against Maryland-Eastern Shore, a 75-73 home win against Drexel, and a 92-66 home win against Long Island.
Offensively, American averages 81.8 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 46% from the field and grab 33.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 1.7 blocks per game and 9.0 steals per game defensively.
Matt Collins leads American in scoring, with an average of 13.0 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line. John Iturbe leads the team in rebounds with 5.2 per game, while Gordon Jones adds a team-high 2.3 assists per game.
American University Eagles @ Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends: December 22, 2025
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 12 December games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- American University has lost each of its last 10 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- American University has won each of its last seven games following a road loss.
American vs Virginia Prediction
In this American vs Virginia Prediction, Virginia is coming as -26.5 home favorites. Virginia has been the far better team this season, as they have lost only once in their 11 games played so far and have been undefeated at home, while American has been winless on the road, but is 5-2 in its last 7 games and slightly better against the spread this season. Both teams are a combined 13-2 to the over in their last 15 games and average 168.3 points per game combined. I expect a high-scoring affair today, so take the over 152.5 points.