UCF vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 20

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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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  • UCF (14-10) is a -2.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (9-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • UCF / West Virginia TV channel: ESPNU

The UCF Knights (14-10) visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (9-16) on Feb. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV.

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

The UCF vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF-2.5 -110O 143.5 -110-145
West Virginia +2.5 -110U 143.5 -110+120

UCF vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UCF will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UCF vs West Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+7.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UCF have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.15 Units / 16.44% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -6.48% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -8.45% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.5 Units / -27.27% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.05 Units / -25.97% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.15 Units / -0.55% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.35% ROI

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF is shooting 42% (945/2,253) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

UCF has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (248 assists/ 263 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

UCF is shooting 74% from the free throw line (763/1,027) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

UCF has 218 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd fewest among AAC Teams

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 shot 41% (306/752) in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

UCF Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has 182 steals this season — 4th most among Big 12 Teams

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 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 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 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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