Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • West Virginia is a -5.5 point favorite vs Colorado
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Colorado / West Virginia TV channel: CBSN

The Colorado Buffaloes visit Hope Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

West Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colorado+5.5 -110O 144.5 -115195
West Virginia -5.5 -110U 144.5 -105-235

Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this college basketball game with 71.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Colorado vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 22 games at home (+14.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+7.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.35 Units / 14% ROI)

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.15 Units / -3.26% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.6 Units / 0.34% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI

Colorado 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%

West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado shot 50% (969/1,951) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Colorado averaged 1.38 points per shot (2,698 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Colorado shot 39% from three (232/594) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Colorado Defensive 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%

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado shot 50% (969/1,951) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Colorado averaged 1.38 points per shot (2,698 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Colorado shot 39% from three (232/594) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%


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