- Cincinnati (15-15) is a -10.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (12-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- West Virginia / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN+
The West Virginia Mountaineers (12-18) visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (15-15) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.
Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-120).
The West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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West Virginia vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| West Virginia | +10.5 +100 | O 147.5 -115 | +500 |
| Cincinnati | -10.5 -120 | U 147.5 -105 | -700 |
West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 87.7% 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 53.3% confidence for today’s game.
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West Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Cincinnati Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)
- Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
West Virginia has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.75 Units / -20.42% ROI).
- 10-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.8 Units / -28.79% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -1.06% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.56% ROI
Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cincinnati has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -7.44% ROI).
- 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -3% ROI
- 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.55% 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 has averaged 14.5 offensive rebounds per game (305 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (885 assists/ 627 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Cincinnati has averaged 15.5 assists per game (885 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
Cincinnati has 305 offensive rebounds this season — 2nd 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%
Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cincinnati has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,509 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Cincinnati has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,908 points/3,362 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Cincinnati has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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