Virginia Cavaliers defeat Arkansas Razorbacks 91-72: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NCAAB · Arkansas Razorbacks 72, Virginia Cavaliers 91
The Virginia Cavaliers beat the Arkansas Razorbacks 91-72 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Capital One Arena, a neutral site. The Virginia Cavaliers covered the spread as 4-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 162, with 163 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Virginia Cavaliers final score and game recap
The Virginia Cavaliers led 46-27 at halftime. The second half was even at 45-45.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jordan Smith Jr. (Arkansas Razorbacks): 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Billy Richmond III (Arkansas Razorbacks): 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Thijs De Ridder (Virginia Cavaliers): 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Sam Lewis (Virginia Cavaliers): 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Virginia Cavaliers?
The Virginia Cavaliers covered the spread as 4-point favorites, winning by 19 points.
The spread opened at Virginia Cavaliers -2.5 and closed at Virginia Cavaliers -4. AiQ's pick was the Arkansas Razorbacks +3.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Virginia Cavaliers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 163 points combined against a closing total of 162, over by 1. 73 of the 163 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 158.5 and closed at 162. AiQ's pick was the over 161.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Virginia Cavaliers predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Virginia Cavaliers to win at -166, a win (+$60.24 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Arkansas Razorbacks +3.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 161.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total and wrong on the spread.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Virginia Cavaliers game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Arkansas Razorbacks team total 79.5: the under, paying -120, with 72 scored.
- First-half total 76.5: the under, paying -105, with 73 points scored.
- Virginia Cavaliers team total 83.5: the over, paying -115, with 91 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Virginia Cavaliers won the first half, paying -166.
- First-half spread: Virginia Cavaliers -2.5 covered, paying -110.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Virginia Cavaliers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Arkansas Razorbacks at +154 and the Virginia Cavaliers at -190. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Virginia Cavaliers a 62% favorite. The Virginia Cavaliers won as the favorite at -190: $52.63 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Virginia Cavaliers, the best price before the game was -160 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
The spread moved toward the Virginia Cavaliers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 158.5 to 162, and the game went over.
Arkansas Razorbacks and Virginia Cavaliers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Arkansas Razorbacks 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
This result left the Virginia Cavaliers 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it three straight wins for the Virginia Cavaliers.
What's next for Arkansas Razorbacks and Virginia Cavaliers?
Next for the Arkansas Razorbacks: the Robert Morris Colonials at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the Virginia Cavaliers: the Bucknell Bison at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.