Virginia (6-1) has a great combination of high shooting percentage (.478% as a team) and a powerhouse defense. They've allowed 41, 56, 57, 42, 53 and 40 points in 6 of 7 games. They played yesterday in the Corpus Christi Challenge, topping SMU, 76-73. Virginia used 4 players off the bench that had 10+ minutes, a huge plus in a tourney like this. Missouri State needed a ferocious comeback to nip Texas A&M yesterday, 73-67. Their two top bench players played 21 and 28 minutes. They were fortunate to win, as the Aggies dominated the paint, holding a 46-22 advantage along with 48% shooting. The Bears are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 non-conference games and Virginia matches up well. Play Virginia.
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