Pittsburgh vs Virginia Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Pittsburgh vs Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 3rd at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 9-13 (2-7) this season after they lost to Clemson by a score of 63-52 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 33-16 at halftime, but they did win the second half 36-30 in the loss. The Panthers shot 38% from the field, 19% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Roman Siulepa led Pittsburgh with 12 points and nine rebounds, while Damarco Minor added 12 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh defeated Wake Forest by a score of 80-76, but lost to NC State by a score of 81-72 before that. The Panthers have scored 72.0 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Brandin Cummings is averaging 12.5 points and 2.1 assists per game, while Cameron Corhen is averaging 12.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Pittsburgh is shooting 44.0% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 18-3 (7-2) this year after they defeated Boston College by a score of 73-66 in their last game. Virginia trailed 32-27 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half to get the win. The Cavaliers shot 44% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Thijs De Ridder led UVA with 17 points and five rebounds, while Malik Thomas added 14 points and two turnovers in the win. 

Prior to that game, Virginia defeated Notre Dame by a score of 100-97, but lost to North Carolina by a score of 85-80 before that. The Cavaliers have scored 84.0 points per game with 41.8 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.3 points against per game this season. Thijs De Ridder is averaging 17.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while Malik Thomas is averaging 13.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Cavaliers. Virginia is shooting 47.1% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

• Virginia has won each of its last 10 night games.
• Pittsburgh has lost each of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in each of its last five games against Conference opponents.

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• The road team has won six of Virginia’s last eight games.
• Virginia has lost three of its last four February night games as an AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Virginia’s last nine night games have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Five of Pittsburgh’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.

Pittsburgh vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia comes into this matchup with a 7-2 record in conference play and they are 18-3 on the season, but they have not played well in their last three games. The Cavaliers are shooting 47% from the field, but nearly lost to BC and ND in their last two games. Pittsburgh is just 2-7 in ACC play and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last five games. The Cavaliers may not be playing their best ball right now, but this Pittsburgh offense isn’t much of a threat. Take UVA to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Virginia -13.5