Syracuse vs Virginia Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Syracuse vs Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 7th at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

The Syracuse Orange are 13-10 (4-6) this season after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 87-77 in their last game. Syracuse trailed 46-32 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Orange shot 45% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Donnie Freeman led Syracuse with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Naithan George added 15 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Syracuse defeated Notre Dame by a score of 86-72, but lost to NC State by a score of 88-68 before that. The Orange have scored 75.8 points per game with 35.0 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Donnie Freeman is averaging 18.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while JJ Starling is averaging 12.0 points and 2.4 assists per game for the Orange. Syracuse is shooting 47.0% from the field, 63.3% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 19-3 (8-2) this year after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 67-47 in their last game. Virginia led 33-20 at halftime and they cruised to the easy win in the second half. The Cavaliers shot 44% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 44% on free throws in the game. Sam Lewis led Virginia with 15 points and three rebounds, while Chance Mallory added 11 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Virginia defeated Boston College by a score of 73-66 and Notre Dame by a score of 100-97. The Cavaliers have scored 83.3 points per game with 41.6 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.3 points against per game this season. Thijs De Ridder is averaging 16.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Malik Thomas is averaging 12.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Cavaliers. Virginia is shooting 47.0% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

• Virginia has won 23 of its last 24 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Syracuse has lost 11 of its last 12 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Syracuse has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Syracuse Orange will win

• Syracuse has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Virginia has lost four of its last five home day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Virginia has lost the first half in three of its last four February day games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Forty-eight of Virginia’s last 50 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference Conference at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Syracuse’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.

Syracuse vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia rolls into this matchup with an 8-2 conference record and they dominated Pittsburgh in their last game. The Cavaliers are shooting 47% from the field and they are elite at rebounding. Syracuse has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed at least 85 points in three of their last four. The Orange are shooting 47% from the field and they score plenty of points, but their defense has really hurt them. I think we could see plenty of scoring in this game and I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 146.5