T.M. Selection: Virginia - ATS

1) I like the Cavaliers to get the solid win in this game against the Demon Deacons on Saturday, September 7th. I will grab the +1.5 points here but I am expecting the outright win of course! This is an interesting line considering Wake Forest has won 5 straight meetings! I am not falling for the trap. Virginia breaks that skid here.

2) I like what I saw from young QB Anthony Colandrea in the Virginia win over Richmond last week. Wake Forest is also off a win albeit against NC AT & T. The Cavaliers have the more experienced team and that is especially important early in the season.

3) I am looking for Virginia to improve to 8-3 ATS the last 11 times they have been in the underdog role! The Cavaliers were up by 20 last week in the 2nd quarter and then just cruised the rest of the way. I believe the Cavs defense is better than most realize and that can be key in going on the road and winning in a tough environment. The books know this too and that is why this game is priced this way. The betting masses may be fooled on this one but we won't! The Cavs are the bet here!

T.M. Prediction: 31-24 Virginia

Line: +1.5