Texas vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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Texas Tech's Pop Isaacs (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 13, 2024, 10:38 AM
  • Texas (5-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (5-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Texas / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas Longhorns (5-10) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (5-10) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Texas vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas-6.5 -105O 147.5 -110-275
West Virginia +6.5 -115U 147.5 -110+220

Texas vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+9.55 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.85 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+6.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.35 Units / 6% ROI)

Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI

Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas averaged 1.49 points per shot (73 points/49 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Texas had an eFG% of 63% in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Texas averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (152 turnovers/32 games) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Texas shot 54% from three (14/26) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

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 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 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 had an eFG% of 47% in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 46% from three off the dribble (13/28) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28%

Texas allowed opponents to shoot 50% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (10/20) in transition last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Texas allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (354 points/267 shots) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Texas allowed an average of 1.88 points per shot (60 points/32 shots) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia has allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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 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 allowed 11.4 points per game (216 points/19 games) in transition last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4


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