Iowa State vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • West Virginia (14-9) are -3.5 point favorites vs Iowa State (16-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The Iowa State Cyclones (16-6) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (14-9) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Morgantown.

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

The Iowa State vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Iowa State vs. West Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State+3.5 -105O 135.5 -115+155
West Virginia -3.5 -115U 135.5 -105-190

Iowa State vs West Virginia Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this game with 55.8% confidence.

Iowa State vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Iowa State and West Virginia, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 46 games (+19.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 24 away games (+8.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 47 games (+6.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 45 games (+17.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+12.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has gone 13-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.15 Units / 13.07% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / 20.48% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has gone 11-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 3.84% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State is shooting 43% from three (58/134) in possessions with two passes or less this season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa St. averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Iowa St. shot 27% from three (26/98) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

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 has averaged 1.27 points per shot (57 points/45 shots) on right wing attemps this season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.98

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three off the dribble (8/38) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%

Iowa State has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (469 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (2,819 points/2,108 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.24

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 has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,253 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

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%


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