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Micale Cunningham will lead the Louisville Cardinals (2-3) into their game against the Virginia Cavaliers (2-3) at Scott Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Cardinals are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), against the Cavaliers. The over/under for this matchup is 51 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Louisville vs. Virginia
- Game Day: Saturday, October 8, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Stadium: Scott Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | -3.5 | -108 | -113 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -167 | +135 |
Louisville Betting Insights
- Virginia is 1-4-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this year, the Cavaliers are 1-1 against the spread.
- One of Virginia’s five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Louisville Stats & Insights
- Louisville ranks 53rd in total offense (428.8 yards per game) and 67th in total defense (371.0 yards allowed per game) this year.
- From an offensive standpoint, Louisville ranks 90th in the FBS with 26.4 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 60th in points allowed (371.0 points allowed per contest).
- Louisville is totaling 219.8 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 86th in the FBS. The defense ranks 49th, surrendering 210.6 passing yards per game.
- Louisville ranks 91st in run defense this season (160.4 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS with 209.0 rushing yards per game.
- Louisville is putting up a 35.3% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 93rd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 51st, allowing a 34.8% third-down percentage.
- Louisville ranks 100th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 9 turnovers (28th in the FBS) while committing nine (99th in the FBS).
Louisville’s Best Players
- Cunningham has been a dual threat for Louisville so far this season. He has 962 passing yards, completing 62.2% of his passes and throwing three touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 457 yards (91.4 ypg) on 71 carries with nine rushing touchdowns.
- This season, Tiyon Evans has carried the ball 53 times for 263 yards (52.6 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Tyler Hudson’s team-leading 312 yards as a receiver have come on 22 receptions (out of 33 targets).
- Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 52.0 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Marshon Ford’s 14 receptions are good enough for 129 yards.
- YaYa Diaby has collected 4.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
- Kenderick Duncan Jr., Louisville’s top tackler, has 24 tackles this year.
- Chandler Jones has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.
Virginia Betting Insights
- Virginia has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Virginia is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Virginia’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Virginia Stats & Insights
- With 364.4 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Virginia ranks 99th in the FBS in 2022. On defense, it ranks 53rd, giving up 355.4 total yards per game.
- Virginia ranks 14th-worst in points per game (18.0), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 56th in the FBS with 23.0 points ceded per contest.
- Virginia ranks 92nd in the FBS with 210.0 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 40th with 199.4 passing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- Virginia ranks 69th in the FBS with 154.4 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 86th with 156.0 rushing yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia ranks 79th in the FBS with a 37.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 47th with a 34.7% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia sports a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Virginia’s Best Players
- Brennan Armstrong has thrown for 1,050 yards on 92-of-177 passing with four touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 202 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Perris Jones has run for 314 yards on 58 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Keytaon Thompson has registered 32 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 351 (70.2 yards per game). He’s been targeted 48 times.
- Dontayvion Wicks has caught 21 passes and compiled 248 receiving yards (49.6 per game).
- Lavel Davis’ 10 grabs (on 25 targets) have netted him 241 yards (48.2 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Chico Bennett Jr. leads the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Nick Jackson is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 48 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Anthony Johnson has a team-high one interception to go along with 34 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
