West Virginia vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

BYU guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket past Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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  • BYU is a -9.5 point favorite vs West Virginia
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • West Virginia / BYU TV channel: ESPN2

The West Virginia Mountaineers visit Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Provo, UT, USA.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The West Virginia vs. BYU Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+9.5 -105O 140.5 -115+375
BYU -9.5 -115U 140.5 -105-500

West Virginia vs BYU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

West Virginia vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+14.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+9.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+13.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+11.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.05 Units / 10.32% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.55 Units / 6.97% ROI
  • 8-18 when betting the Over for -11.8 Units / -39.73% ROI
  • 18-8 when betting the Under for +9.2 Units / 30.98% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 17-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 15.94% ROI).

  • 20-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.9 Units / 0.99% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 9.37% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -17.86% ROI

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% 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 47% (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%

West Virginia had an eFG% of 44% in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 49%

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

BYU has a TS% of 54% at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 49%

BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has made 11.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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 has allowed 64.1 points per game (1,796 points/28 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.2

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

BYU has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

BYU averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (920 rebounds/33 games) last season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

BYU forced 11.1 turnovers per game (365 turnovers/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.6


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