- Cincinnati is a -6.5 point favorite vs West Virginia
- Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
- West Virginia / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN+
The West Virginia Mountaineers visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 126.5 total points.
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West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| West Virginia | +6.5 -115 | O 126.5 -105 | +200 |
| Cincinnati | -6.5 -105 | U 126.5 -115 | -250 |
West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
West Virginia vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 60.6% confidence for today’s game.
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West Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+9.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.10 Units / 25% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+1.85 Units / 0% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+1.65 Units / 0% ROI)
West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
West Virginia has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.35 Units / 11.33% ROI).
- 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.9 Units / 7.07% ROI
- 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.2 Units / -34.45% ROI
- 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.4 Units / 25.84% ROI
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.35 Units / -33.33% ROI).
- 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 0.25% ROI
- 3-17 when betting the Over for -15.7 Units / -71.36% ROI
- 17-3 when betting the Under for +13.7 Units / 62.27% ROI
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%
Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati is shooting 65% from the free throw line (193/299) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8
Cincinnati has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,420 points/1,203 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30
Cincinnati has averaged 1.19 points per shot (4,055 points/3,409 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.29
West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
West Virginia allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1
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%
West Virginia averaged 4.3 steals per game (139 steals/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
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%
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7
Cincinnati has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,411 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.6
Cincinnati averaged 6.7 steals per game (235 steals/35 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Cincinnati stole the ball 235 times last season — 5th most among Big 12 Teams
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