Virginia vs Tennessee Predictions & Picks - Cavaliers To Progress In March Madness

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21 Mar 2026
Leigh Copson 21 Mar 2026
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Virginia vs Tennessee Predictions & Picks

Virginia are tipped to book their place in the Sweet 16 of March Madness.

Both teams are known for good defense, but the big difference is that this Cavaliers team shoots the basketball better and is much more successful with the three-ball.

  • Virginia are 14-2 in their last 16 games
  • Tennessee are 3-4 in their previous 7 games
  • The Under has hit in 10 of Tennessee's last 12 games

Head To Head

  • Virginia lead the all-time series 8-6
  • Tennessee won 64-42 when the two teams last met in November 2024

Virginia Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-18Georgia TechW94-68Regular Season
Feb-21Miami FLW86-83Regular Season
Feb-24NC StateW90-61Regular Season
Feb-28DukeL51-77Regular Season
Mar-03Wake ForestW75-70Regular Season
Mar-07Virginia TechW76-72Regular Season
Mar-12NC StateW81-74Conference Tournament
Mar-13Miami FLW84-62Conference Tournament
Mar-14DukeL70-74Conference Tournament
Mar-20Wright StateW82-73
NCAA Tournament

Tennessee Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-14Louisiana StateW73-63
Regular Season
Feb-18OklahomaW89-66
Regular Season
Feb-21VanderbiltW69-65
Regular Season
Feb-24MissouriL69-73
Regular Season
Feb-28AlabamaL69-71
Regular Season
Mar-03South CarolinaW78-59
Regular Season
Mar-07VanderbiltL82-86
Regular Season
Mar-12AuburnW72-62
Conference Tournament
Mar-13VanderbiltL68-75
Conference Tournament
Mar-20Miami OHW78-56
NCAA Tournament

Verdict

These are two of the most efficient defensive teams in the country, but there is a startling difference at the other end of the court.

Virginia are the better offensive unit, so we are backing them straight up.

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Best Bet2: Under 137.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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