Villanova Faces Virginia: Game Time, Channels, Odds, and Live Stream

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: Wildcats Set to Battle Cavaliers

The 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 is underway, and one of the most anticipated matchups is the Villanova Wildcats vs. Virginia Cavaliers. Both teams have a rich history in the tournament, and they are both coming off impressive wins in the first round. Villanova defeated Delaware 80-60, while Virginia beat Ohio 62-58.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:09 p.m. ET on Friday, March 24. It will be televised on TBS. You can also live stream the game on NCAA.com or the NCAA March Madness app.

Previewing the Matchup

Villanova is a No. 2 seed in the tournament, while Virginia is a No. 8 seed. However, the Cavaliers have been playing well as of late, and they will be a tough opponent for the Wildcats.

Villanova is led by senior guard Justin Moore, who is averaging 14.8 points per game. Other key players for the Wildcats include junior forward Eric Dixon (13.5 ppg) and senior guard Caleb Daniels (11.3 ppg).

Virginia is led by senior guard Kihei Clark, who is averaging 10.9 points per game. Other key players for the Cavaliers include junior forward Jayden Gardner (11.9 ppg) and sophomore guard Isaac McKneely (10.1 ppg).

Betting Odds

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Villanova is a 6.5-point favorite over Virginia. The over/under for the game is set at 130.5 points.

Prediction

This is a tough game to predict. Villanova is the more talented team, but Virginia has been playing well lately and they have a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament.

In the end, I think Villanova will win the game, but it will be a close one. Villanova 72, Virginia 66