Virginia vs Louisville Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 6

FILE - Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Louisville enters without Jack Plummer, who led Jeff Brohm's first-year program to its first ACC title game berth. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, FIle)
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  • Louisville is a -6.5 point favorite vs. Virginia
  • Virginia vs. Louisville Total (Over/Under): 61.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

Virginia (4-1) visit L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on Louisville (4-0) on Oct. 4 in Louisville, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

Louisville is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Virginia vs. Louisville Over/Under is 61.5 total points.

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Virginia vs. Louisville Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia+6.5 -10561.5 -110195
Louisville -6.5 -11561.5 -110-235

Virginia vs Louisville Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this game with 72.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Virginia and Louisville, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Virginia vs Louisville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 62.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Virginia have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.76 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Virginia have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+0.40 Units / 0% ROI)

Virginia Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Virginia is 4-1 against the spread this college football season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • Virginia is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 7.18% ROI
  • Virginia is 5-0 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Virginia is 0-5 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -100% ROI

Louisville Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Louisville iss 1-3 against the spread this college football season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • Louisville is 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 5.28% ROI
  • Louisville is 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Louisville is 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

Virginia: Keys to the Game vs. Louisville

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%

Louisville has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 66 passes (52% Reception Pct) this season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Louisville has allowed 114.7 Passing Yards per game (344/3) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 193.7

Louisville has allowed 66.3 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 143.2

Louisville: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville has gained 4,200 yards on 333 receptions (12.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.

Matchup Notes for Virginia vs. Louisville

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville has gained 4,200 yards on 333 receptions (12.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%

Louisville has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 66 passes (52% Reception Pct) this season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Louisville has allowed 114.7 Passing Yards per game (344/3) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 193.7

Louisville has allowed 66.3 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 143.2

Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%

Louisville has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 66 passes (52% Reception Pct) this season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Louisville has allowed 114.7 Passing Yards per game (344/3) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 193.7

Louisville has allowed 66.3 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 143.2

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville has gained 4,200 yards on 333 receptions (12.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Louisville has sacked opposing QBs on 15% of pass attempts (10/66) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%

Louisville has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 66 passes (52% Reception Pct) this season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Louisville has allowed 114.7 Passing Yards per game (344/3) this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 193.7

Louisville has allowed 66.3 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 143.2

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville has averaged 12.5 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.2 RAC since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville has gained 4,200 yards on 333 receptions (12.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 3,090 yards on 212 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed 14.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.


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