Arizona vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men's basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Arizona is a -3.5 point favorite vs West Virginia
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Arizona / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+

The Arizona Wildcats visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

Arizona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Arizona vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arizona-3.5 -105O 142.5 -105-155
West Virginia +3.5 -115U 142.5 -115+125

Arizona vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arizona will win this college basketball game with 78.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Arizona vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Arizona will cover the spread with 63.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+21.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+4.75 Units / 6% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.17 Units / 15% ROI)

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -26.48% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.65 Units / -4.51% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.79% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -11.58% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 28.24% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.3 Units / 9.17% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -28.03% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 19.7% ROI

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Arizona averaged 85.7 points per game (2,829 points/33 games) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Arizona averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Arizona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (611 assists/ 391 TOs) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona averaged 9.4 steals per game (122 steals/13 games) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Arizona has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (364 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.3

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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 an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,034 points/765 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

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%


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