BYU vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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Texas Tech's Pop Isaacs (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2024, 10:51 AM
  • BYU (13-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • BYU / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+

The BYU Cougars (13-7) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (9-12) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The BYU vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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BYU vs. West Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU-6.5 -110O 152.5 -110-300
West Virginia +6.5 -110U 152.5 -110+250

BYU vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.25 Units / 23.81% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -6.61% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.15 Units / -14.29% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5.01% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -13.42% ROI).

  • 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.05 Units / -18.99% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.05 Units / -8.89% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 12.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

BYU has made 242 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 12.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has attempted 360 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia shot 47% from inside the arc (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%

West Virginia averaged 0.93 points per shot (300 points/321 shots) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

West Virginia shot 47% (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%

West Virginia shot 41% (306/752) in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

BYU has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (579 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.2

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (225/586) in the first half this season — 2nd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (136/410) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia has allowed 38.2 points per game (802 points/21 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.0

West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 56% on catch and shoot opportunities (14/25) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 56% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (14/25) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 64% on catch and shoot opportunities (23/36) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%


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