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Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels predictions, Jan 24, 2026

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In an exciting NCAA college basketball matchup, the Virginia Cavaliers will face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels on January 24, 2026. The Virginia Cavaliers have been in outstanding form recently, winning all of their last 5 matches, showcasing their strong tactical prowess and team chemistry. On the other hand, the North Carolina Tar Heels have won 2 out of their last 5 matches, indicating some inconsistency in their performances.

The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor the Virginia Cavaliers with a probability of 66% for a home win, while the North Carolina Tar Heels are considered the underdogs with a 34% chance of an away win. This suggests that the Virginia Cavaliers are coming into this game as the stronger team, but in basketball, anything can happen.

With both teams having their own strengths and weaknesses, this matchup is expected to be closely contested. The North Carolina Tar Heels will be looking to bounce back and upset the odds, while the Virginia Cavaliers will be aiming to continue their winning streak. It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up on the court.

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Virginia
69.5%		 North Carolina
30.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 78:71

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball North Carolina: 0.89%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.32 3.1
1.36 2.95
1.34 2.88
1.33 3.25

Latest Results

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13.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 70:79
10.01.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – Stanford Cardinal basketball – 70:55
07.01.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – California Golden Bears basketball – 84:60
03.01.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 61:76		 21.01.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 91:69
17.01.26 California Golden Bears basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 84:78
14.01.26 Stanford Cardinal basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 95:90
10.01.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 87:84
03.01.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 97:83

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Virginia won 2.
  • Virginia is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • North Carolina has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Virginia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Virginia is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that Virginia will win today’s game, with odds of 1.34.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Virginia won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1236:1229. (average 61.8:61.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Virginia won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 700:627. (average 63.6:57).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.02.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 81:66
    24.02.24 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 44:54
    09.03.23 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 68:59
    25.02.23 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 71:63
    10.01.23 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 65:58

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.14%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.23%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.02%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)

    7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.8%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

    14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

    16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.18%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

    22. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

    23. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

    24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

    27. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    30. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Baylor Bears: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    55. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    56. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    59. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Wake Forest: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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