The upcoming NCAA basketball game between Virginia Cavaliers and Dayton Flyers is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET in Charlotte, NC, broadcast on ESPN2. Virginia is favored to win with a -5.5 point spread, a total of 144.5 points, and a moneyline of -265, while Dayton’s moneyline is +215. The game features two teams with contrasting strengths: Dayton boasts a 6-2 record with impressive wins over Georgetown and Marquette, led by star center Amael L’Etang, and a balanced playmaking approach. Virginia, under first-year coach Ryan Odom, has shown strong offensive performance, including recent wins against Northwestern and Texas, and relies on effective spacing and inside-out scoring from players like Malik Thomas and Thijs De Ridder. Virginia’s defense has been less consistent, especially on the perimeter. Historical matchups favor Virginia, which has a 3-0 series lead, with their last game in 2018 ending in a 66-59 victory for Virginia. The game is expected to be competitive, with Dayton historically performing well as an underdog under coach Anthony Grant, covering the spread in 27 of 44 games since 2020. The prediction favors Dayton +5.5, with the advice to play to +4, considering their capability to challenge Virginia’s shooting and athleticism. Fans can stream the game via ESPN platforms, and coverage will include live updates and analysis. The game is part of a broader college basketball schedule with various predictions and betting insights available from multiple sources.