Virginia was a great bet earlier this season, covering the spread in 12 of its first 16 lined games. However, the Cavaliers have been leaking cash lately, going 5-9 against the spread over the last five weeks. Second-seeded Virginia is a double-digit favorite for its opening NCAA tournament game against 15th-seeded Belmont Friday afternoon in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Opening spread

The Cavaliers opened as 16.5-point favorites. (Compare lines and consensus on the Odds Shark matchup report.)

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