Baylor vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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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  • Baylor (14-7) is a -7.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (9-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Baylor / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN2

The Baylor Bears (14-7) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (9-15) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

Baylor is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Baylor vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Baylor-7.5 -110O 147.5 -110-350
West Virginia +7.5 -110U 147.5 -110+270

Baylor vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Baylor will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Baylor vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Baylor has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Baylor have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Baylor have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+1.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+5.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)

Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Baylor has a 14-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.3 Units / 24.95% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 7.81% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.25 Units / -0.98% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.15 Units / -8.57% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.4 Units / -24.24% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.05 Units / -24.34% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -4.36% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.54% ROI

Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends:

Baylor is shooting 41% from three (188/457) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Baylor has made 9.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Baylor has made 9.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Baylor has averaged 1.37 points per shot (4,359 points/3,187 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26

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%

Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends:

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (16/69) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 54% off the dribble (19/35) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

Baylor allowed an average of 0.79 points per shot (27 points/34 shots) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.05

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 46% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (6/13) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

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 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% 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%


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