Queens NC vs Virginia Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Queens Royals and the Virginia Cavaliers meet Friday in college basketball action from the John Paul Jones Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Queens Royals vs. Virginia Cavaliers prediction.

Queens Royals Recap

The Queens Royals come into this game looking to rebound from a 90-79 loss at the hands of Furman last time out to sit at 3-4 this season. After this game, Queens will head home for a game against Gardner Webb.

Royals Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Chris Ashby leads the Royals in scoring with 14.4 PPG along with 2.6 RPG while Nasir Mann has 14 PPG with a team-high 6.3 RPG to lead Queens in rebounding so far this season. Yoav Berman has 13.9 PPG with 3.4 RPG and a team-high 3.1 APG to lead the Royals in assists and Avantae Parker has 10.3 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Queens so far this season. Jordan Watford has 8.9 PPG with 3 APG as well this season for the Royals. As a team, Queens is averaging 82.4 PPG on 47.6% shooting from the field, 36.6% from three and 74.5% from the foul line this season.

Virginia Cavaliers Recap

The Virginia Cavaliers come into this game looking to bounce back from an 80-73 loss at the hands of Butler last time out to sit at 5-1 this season. After this game, Virginia will head on the road for a game against Texas.

Cavaliers Suffer First L

Thijs De Ridder leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 17.5 PPG along with 6.2 RPG while Malik Thomas has 14.3 PPG with 3.7 RPG and 2.3 APG. Chance Mallory has 11.3 PPG with 5 RPG in addition to 2.7 APG and 2.7 SPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Virginia so far this season. Sam Lewis has 9.7 PPG with 4.2 RPG and Jacari White has 8.7 PPG with 2.7 RPG while Johann Grunloh has 8 PPG with a team-high 7.3 RPG to lead the Cavaliers in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Virginia is averaging 86.5 PPG on 46.2% shooting from the field, 34.7% from three and 68.2% from the foul line this season.

Queens University Royals @ Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends: November 28, 2025

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

• Virginia has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Queens University has lost three of its last four day games.
• Virginia has won the first half in each of its last six home games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Queens University Royals will win

• Virginia has lost three of its last four day games at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Virginia has lost the first half in three of its last four day games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• One-hundred-eight of Virginia’s last 109 games at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Five of Queens University’s last six games have produced a total of 163+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Virginia ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (8.0).
• Virginia ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (45.3).
• Queens University ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
• Queens University ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.9).

Queens Royals vs. Virginia Cavaliers Prediction

I’m on Queens and the points here. I still have a hard time believing that Virginia can cover these big numbers even though it feels like a new era and new style of Virginia basketball. The Royals have played up to some teams this season and I think this is a game that can fall within the number. Give me Queens and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Queens +22.5