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NCAA Free Pick: #25 Louisville vs. Virginia Betting Odds & Week 3 Preview

Week 3: Cardinals vs Cavaliers Lines

College Football Week 3 betting action sees the No. 25 Louisville Cardinals taking on the Virginia Cavaliers on Sept. 13, at Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia. Cappers Picks provides free College football handicapping tips all season long.

The Louisville Cardinals arrive in Charlottesville on Saturday, ranked 25th in the nation, and will look to move a few notches closer to No. 1 with a big win over the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday.

NCAA Football Spreads

Louisville vs. Virginia
When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. EST
Where: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia
TV: ESPN3
College Football LINE: Louisville -6
College Football O/U: 48.5
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Louisville

Even without their best wide reciever DeVante Parker, the Cardinals (2-0) rolled over visiting Murray State 66-21 on Saturday, just one week after destroying a very good Miami team at home, 31-13.

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Under the guidance of head coach Bobby Petrino, Louisville has begun where it left off last season.

The offense is on fire, rolling up 603 yards against Murray State, and is led by quarterback Will Gardner, who completed 13-of-22 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns.

Running backs L.J. Scott and Brandon Radcliff also chipped in, Brandon carrying the ball 11 times for 126 yards, and Radcliff 15 times for 97 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, the Cardinals have played well, allowing only 292 total yards their last time out.

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A good mix of upper and lower classmen is Louisville’s strength.

Virginia

The Cavaliers simply dismantled Richmond 45-13 to win their first game of the season, just one week after losing to UCLA on the road.

Led by quart back Greyson Lambert who completed 13-of-15 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown, Virginia’s offense outgained the Spiders 422-330 in total yards, while its defense forced seven turnovers while holding Richmond to 59 yards rushing.

A well-times pass offense was complimented by a strong running game as running back Kevin Parks rushed 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in the win.

On the defensive side of the football, the Cavs have looked outstanding in their first two games.

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College football betting trends

  • LOU are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 conference games.
  • Under is 6-2 in LOU last 8 games overall.
  • Under is 6-2 in LOU last 8 games in September.
  • Over is 8-2 in UVA last 10 games overall.
  • Over is 8-2 in UVA last 10 games on grass.
  • Over is 7-2 in UVA last 9 home games.

Week 3 NCAA Football Spread Prediction

This is going to be a close one.

The Cardinals have played well at home, but will now have to head out on the road for their first test against a tough Virginia defense, that will look to control the ball and the clock to keep the Louisville offense off the field.

Score Prediction: Virginia 28, Louisville 24

If the Cav’s offense can find some success against the Louisville defense, they will have a good chance for the upset at home.

4* Play on Virginia ATS

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