- Kansas (7-9) is a -9.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (6-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Kansas / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+
The Kansas Jayhawks (7-9) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (6-11) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.
Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Kansas vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Kansas vs. West Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas | -9.5 -115 | O 148.5 -110 | -550 |
| West Virginia | +9.5 -105 | U 148.5 -110 | +400 |
Kansas vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kansas vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+10.50 Units / 12% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.60 Units / 38% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.40 Units / 18% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
West Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+7.45 Units / 19% 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 Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.17% ROI).
- 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 9.1% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.57% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -5.08% ROI
West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
West Virginia has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).
- 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.8 Units / -30.73% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.25 Units / 1.34% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.13% ROI
Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4
Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%
Kansas shot 43% from three (49/113) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 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% 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 has averaged 67.6 points per game (1,149 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 78.0
Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95
Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%
West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
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%
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 60% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (9/15) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%
West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three off the dribble (16/47) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%
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