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The microscopically low scores that predominate Virginia’s body of work this season have eluded its games with Louisville. The teams reached scoring ranges that are actually normal, with 138 points registered five weeks ago and 133 last week in their matchups. The Cardinals rank fourth in the league for offensive tempo, which means more possessions than normal against the Cavaliers, and scoring. Their big men translate into putbacks on missed shots and points in the paint. Best of all, this total is lower than for the previous meetings.
It happened only five times during the entire season against Virginia... That is where a team averaged more than a point per possession. Just five times and guess who did it twice! Louisville did and if it wasn't for a three-pointer at the buzzer, the Cards would have given Virginia its third loss. As of right now, Louisville could be a play-in team to the tournament and I'm sure they would much rather get a bye than play on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Both regular season games went Over, but I expect this one to be much lower scoring, in the low 120's. That makes the points plus double revenge more appealing.