Virginia vs Syracuse Basketball Odds

The Cavaliers will play the Orange on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024-25 college basketball postseason has arrived. With tournament action on the docket, Virginia and Syracuse are set to tip-off on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. Here's your chance to partake in March Madness! The end of the regular season has left us with solid trends for each team. Use the following performance insights and stats to handicap what promises to be an exciting matchup.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Virginia wound up with a 94.00 SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for the 2024-25 college basketball regular season, while Syracuse finished with a 92.00 power ranking.
  • Away Records - Tournament games are typically played at neutral venues, which means both teams are away from their home courts. Virginia comes to this matchup with a 4-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the ACC Conference for away team wins. Their opponent, Syracuse, finished the regular season with a 2-9 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Virginia finished 7th (0.421) in the ACC Conference, with Syracuse ending up 9th (0.316) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 ACC Conference.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Virginia had a 0.500 regular season overall win percentage, with Syracuse notching a 0.400 overall win percentage at the end of the 2024-25 regular season.
  • Team Records - Virginia tallied a 15-15 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Syracuse put together a 12-18 standing for 2024-25 college basketball regular season.

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Hear ye, hear ye! Virginia wizards battle Syracuse sorcerers on Saturday!

Virginia finished 15-15, Syracuse 12-18 in the regular season. Virginia 8-11 ACC, Syracuse 6-13.

The winning team advances in the single-elimination NCAA basketball tournament. Bet at BetRivers and BetMGM. The tables below have the best lines for this matchup. Review prop bets below.

Best Cavaliers at Orange Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Virginia
Favorite

Syracuse
Syracuse has a -1.5 +100 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Virginia has a +1.5 -120 point spread at BetMGM OH. Virginia is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 135.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 135.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Virginia
Favorite

Syracuse
Syracuse is the -110 moneyline favorite. Risk $110 to win $100 on Syracuse at BetMGM. Virginia is the -110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $110 to win $100 on Virginia. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Virginia vs Syracuse College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th, 2025?

Syracuse is a -1.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Virginia is a +1.5 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Virginia vs Syracuse College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th, 2025?

The best over line is 135.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 135.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Virginia vs Syracuse College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th, 2025?

Syracuse is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Virginia is a -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Virginia
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3/08/25 8:05pm EST
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Underdog Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.

A +1.5 Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Syracuse - Syracuse bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.

A -1.5 Syracuse favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Virginia at Syracuse Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Virginia
Syracuse
First to 5 Points
3/08/25 8:05pm EST
-115-120Bet
Virginia
Syracuse
First to 10 Points
3/08/25 8:05pm EST
-115-120Bet
Virginia
Syracuse
First to 15 Points
3/08/25 8:05pm EST
-115-120Bet
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Virginia, Syracuse
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Virginia15-170.46910-74-78-12+110.400L2
Syracuse14-190.42411-62-97-13+120.350L1

Virginia & Syracuse Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Virginia Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Virginia YR: futures available

Syracuse Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Syracuse YR: futures available

Virginia & Syracuse Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Virginia vs Syracuse College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 8:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Virginia vs Syracuse Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Virginia vs Syracuse Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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