Virginia Cavaliers defeat Northeastern Huskies 97-72: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAB · Northeastern Huskies 72, Virginia Cavaliers 97
The Virginia Cavaliers beat the Northeastern Huskies 97-72 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at John Paul Jones Arena.
Northeastern Huskies vs. Virginia Cavaliers final score and game recap
The Virginia Cavaliers led 38-31 at halftime. They outscored the Northeastern Huskies 59-41 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Rashad King (Northeastern Huskies): 26 points, 4 rebounds.
- Louis Bond (Northeastern Huskies): 23 points, 4 rebounds.
- Chance Mallory (Virginia Cavaliers): 20 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Sam Lewis (Virginia Cavaliers): 20 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists.
How did AiQ's Northeastern Huskies vs. Virginia Cavaliers predictions do?
None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.
- Moneyline: the Virginia Cavaliers to win, a win. No price is on file for it, so it stays out of AiQ's record.
Northeastern Huskies vs. Virginia Cavaliers game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Virginia Cavaliers team total 96.5: the over, paying -120, with 97 scored.
- First-half spread: Northeastern Huskies +19.5 covered, paying -115.
- First-half total 76.5: the under, paying -105, with 69 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Virginia Cavaliers won the first half.
- Northeastern Huskies team total 62.5: the over, paying -115, with 72 scored.
Northeastern Huskies vs. Virginia Cavaliers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northeastern Huskies at +4850 and the Virginia Cavaliers at -16711. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Virginia Cavaliers a 98% favorite. The Virginia Cavaliers won as the favorite at -16711: $0.60 profit on a $100 bet.
Northeastern Huskies and Virginia Cavaliers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Northeastern Huskies 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight losses for the Northeastern Huskies.
This result left the Virginia Cavaliers 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. That made it two straight wins for the Virginia Cavaliers.
What's next for Northeastern Huskies and Virginia Cavaliers?
Next for the Northeastern Huskies: the Harvard Crimson at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Virginia Cavaliers: the Arkansas Razorbacks at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.