- Matchup: Northeastern Huskies vs Virginia Cavaliers
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
- Odds/Point Spread: Northeastern Huskies (+33.0)
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This Friday, the Northeastern Huskies (0-1) travel to John Paul Jones Arena, challenging the Virginia Cavaliers (1-0). The Huskies begin the contest as 33.0-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 158 points.
Northeastern faced off against Boston in their previous game, ending with a 93-85 defeat. The Huskies committed 22 fouls, while Boston logged 20. From three-point range, Northeastern made only 6 of 19 attempts. Boston excelled at the free-throw line, sinking 23 of 30 for an impressive 76.7%. On the boards, Boston secured 33 rebounds (10 offensive, 23 defensive) without a single block, recording 10 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Northeastern allowed their opponent to shoot at 54.2%, with Boston converting on 32 of 59 attempts. The Huskies dished out 10 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and made 6 steals during the match. They gathered 22 total rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, Northeastern hit 17 of 23 shots, resulting in a free-throw percentage of 73.9%. They concluded the game shooting 52.5% overall (31 of 59) and made 6 out of 23 from beyond the arc.
Rashad King shone in the last match, scoring 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting during his 29 minutes on the court. He also contributed 2 rebounds and 2 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 57.1%.
The Huskies start this matchup with a record of 0-1 this season. They average 85.0 points per game (143rd in NCAA) while shooting 52.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 26.1% (6 of 23) and they hit 73.9% of their free-throw attempts. As a team, Northeastern grabs 25.0 rebounds and averages 10 assists, ranking 309th nationally in assists per game. They turn the ball over 11.0 times per game and accumulate 22.0 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Huskies force 11.0 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls. They allow 31.6% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 326th in points allowed, averaging 93.0 per game. Northeastern gives up a shooting percentage of 54.2% (32 of 59) and concedes 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 115th for assists allowed, with 10 per game.
In their last outing, the Virginia Cavaliers secured a 89-60 victory against Drexel. Virginia recorded 27 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 39. They turned the ball over 13 times while achieving 18 steals. Drexel had 18 fouls, allowing the Cavaliers to attempt 19 free throws, of which they converted 15 for a rate of 78.9%. Virginia made 10 of 29 three-point attempts (34.5%). The Cavaliers finished the game shooting 32 for 67 overall, translating to 47.8%. They permitted Drexel to score on 23 of 58 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39.7%. Virginia’s opponents converted 32.0% of their three-pointers (8 of 25) and shot 85.7% from the free-throw line, while allowing 29 rebounds overall (7 offensive).
Thijs De Ridder was instrumental for the Cavaliers, scoring 24 points in 27 minutes while adding 1 assist. He shot 60.0%, going 9 of 15 from the field, and tallied 9 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hold a record of 1-0 this season, averaging 11.0 personal fouls per game and achieving 78.9% from the free-throw line. They provide 17.0 assists per game (146th in NCAA) and turn the ball over 14.0 times per matchup. Virginia has scored a total of 89 points this year, pulling down 42.0 rebounds per game, with a shooting accuracy of 47.8% from the field, ranking 150th nationally.
The Cavaliers’ defense allows opponents to shoot 32.0% from three and their opponents successfully make 85.7% of free throws. They concede 13.0 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, placing them 217th and 162nd respectively. Virginia is 115th in college basketball for points allowed per game with 60.0, forcing 21.0 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 39.7% from the field (169th in D-1).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Northeastern (+33.0)
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