This is not the same Cavaliers team that won it all a couple years ago. They are 10-7 SU and 7-10 ATS. This will be the second meeting between these two teams. The Cavaliers won the first meeting by one points as 14.5 point home favorites. The Panthers have been playing a lot better recently as they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games and 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games. The Panthers are very live to win this game straight up. Take the points with the Panthers.

Tony Bennett is one of the best coaches when it comes to preparation. His team this year is certainly not the same caliber as some of his past teams, so this year's team has to find different ways to win each game. I think Virginia's 57-56 victory over Pitt on Dec. 3 gives the Cavaliers an advantage. Take Virginia.