In a surprising turn of events, head coach Tony Bennett has announced his retirement just before the season begins, paving the way for Ron Sanchez to take over the program.

On the other hand, Campbell started their season strong with a commanding 96-49 victory over Pfeiffer, showcasing a deep bench where all players received playing time.

As for the betting odds, Virginia is favored by 17 points against Campbell, with an over/under set at 128.5 points, according to SportsLine.

This sports betting model has proven effective, boasting a record of 153-110 (+1891) on top-rated college basketball picks since 2023.

The Virginia Cavaliers are set to kick off their 2024-25 season on November 6, 2024, against the Campbell Fighting Camels at 7 p.m. ET at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Isaac McKneely, who averaged 12.3 points per game and shot an impressive 44.5% from three-point range last season, is expected to lead the Cavaliers this year.

Virginia will also benefit from the addition of Duke transfer TJ Power, a top-20 national prospect, who is anticipated to play a significant role this season.

Bragi Gudmundsson led Campbell in scoring during their opener, contributing 15 points off the bench while the team shot 55.2% from the field.

Virginia has been dominant at home, winning 18 of their last 20 games and 12 of their last 13 against CAA opponents.

Despite a challenging previous season with a 14-18 record, Campbell demonstrated resilience, going 8-10 in the CAA and historically performing well against ACC teams.

The betting model from SportsLine, which has a solid track record, leans towards the Over for this matchup and has a point-spread pick hitting in nearly 60% of simulations.

Last season, Virginia made it to the NCAA Tournament but faced an early exit, losing in the First Four to Colorado State, ultimately finishing with a 23-11 record.