Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 31, 2024, 10:46 AM
  • Cincinnati (10-10) is a -3.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (8-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Cincinnati / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+

The Cincinnati Bearcats (10-10) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (8-12) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Cincinnati vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

  Spread Total (O/U) Moneyline
Cincinnati -3.5 -115 O 144.5 -110 -175
West Virginia +3.5 -105 U 144.5 -110 +145

Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cincinnati vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

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


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    • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+5.65 Units / 3% ROI)
    • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.55 Units / 41% ROI)
    • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
    • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
    • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

     

         

        • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI)
        • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+6.10 Units / 27% ROI)
        • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.45 Units / 15% ROI)
        • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
        • West Virginia have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)

         

          Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

          Cincinnati has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

          • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units / 4.07% ROI
          • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
          • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

          West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

          West Virginia has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI).

          • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.65 Units / -23.31% ROI
          • 10-10 when betting the Over for -0.95 Units / -4.33% ROI
          • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.54% ROI

          Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

          Cincinnati has averaged 15.6 assists per game (860 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

          Cincinnati is shooting 59% from inside the arc (47/79) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 53%

          Cincinnati has averaged 77.5 points per game (4,261 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

          Cincinnati has 270 offensive rebounds this season — 2nd most among Big 12 Teams

          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%

          Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

          Cincinnati has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,463 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

          Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,767 points/3,252 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

          Cincinnati has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

          Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (130/407) this season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

          West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

          West Virginia has allowed 38.2 points per game (764 points/20 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34.9

          West Virginia has allowed 8.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

          West Virginia allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,944 points/1,549 shots) last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

          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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