Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 12

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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  • West Virginia is a -7.5 point favorite vs Colorado
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Colorado / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+

The Colorado Buffaloes visit T-Mobile Center to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EDT in Kansas City, MO, MO, USA.

West Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Colorado vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colorado+7.5 -115O 127.5 -105+240
West Virginia -7.5 -105U 127.5 -115-300

Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this college basketball game with 77.6% 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 Colorado will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 38 games (+2.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 38 games (+1.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 38 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+19.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+11.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 15-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.75 Units / -10.64% ROI).

  • 13-19 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 0.64% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -13.37% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Under for +1.55 Units / 4.4% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.85 Units / 5.63% ROI).

  • 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +20.15 Units / 7.42% ROI
  • 9-20 when betting the Over for -13 Units / -39.39% ROI
  • 20-9 when betting the Under for +10.1 Units / 30.61% ROI

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (452 turnovers/31 games) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

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 has averaged 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (638 rebounds/65 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Colorado has averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/31 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

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% (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%

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 39% (211/545) in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado allowed 29.1 points per game (378 points/13 games) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.8

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (88/273) last season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Colorado averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (926 rebounds/34 games) last season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (39/134) in the first half last season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

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 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 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


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