Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

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  • West Virginia is a -2.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • Cincinnati / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN2

The Cincinnati Bearcats visit Hope Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

West Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Cincinnati vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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

Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this college basketball game with 64.2% 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 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+13.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+4.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.00 Units / 17% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -77.1 Units / -4.38% ROI
  • 3-11 when betting the Over for -9.1 Units / -59.09% ROI
  • 11-3 when betting the Under for +7.7 Units / 50% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 0.25% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati is shooting 66% from the free throw line (514/782) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Cincinnati is shooting 41% (177/434) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Cincinnati is shooting 67% from the free throw line (918/1,370) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Cincinnati has averaged 1.19 points per shot (6,171 points/5,182 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30

West Virginia Offensive 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% 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 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% 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%

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati is shooting 66% from the free throw line (514/782) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Cincinnati is shooting 41% (177/434) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Cincinnati is shooting 67% from the free throw line (918/1,370) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Cincinnati has averaged 1.19 points per shot (6,171 points/5,182 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30

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% 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 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% 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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