UCF vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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 UCF
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • UCF / West Virginia TV channel: ESPN+

The UCF Knights visit WVU Coliseum to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Morgantown, WV, USA.

West Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The UCF vs. West Virginia Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCF+7.5 -110O 146.5 -110+260
West Virginia -7.5 -110U 146.5 -110-325

UCF vs West Virginia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.90 Units / 75% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 games (+9.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.75 Units / 56% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 games (+7.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+17.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 13-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -18.02% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.45 Units / 5.31% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.95 Units / 9.29% ROI).

  • 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.15 Units / 7.14% ROI
  • 9-19 when betting the Over for -11.9 Units / -37.3% ROI
  • 19-9 when betting the Under for +9.1 Units / 28.53% ROI

UCF Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (356 assists/ 392 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UCF has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

UCF has 22.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

UCF averaged 11.1 assists per game (356 assists/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 15.1

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 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 averaged 8.6 steals per game (275 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UCF has allowed 83.8 points per game (1,844 points/22 games) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.2

UCF averaged 8.6 steals per game (275 steals/32 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

UCF has averaged 8.1 steals per game (504 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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 9.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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

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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