- Houston is a -14.5 point favorite vs West Virginia
- Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
- West Virginia / Houston TV channel: FS1
The West Virginia Mountaineers visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).
The West Virginia vs. Houston Over/Under is 128.5 total points.
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West Virginia vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
West Virginia vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts will win this college basketball game with confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
West Virginia vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts will cover the spread with confidence for today’s game.
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West Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+11.15 Units / 1% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
- West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 39 games (+29.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 41 games (+9.70 Units / 0% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 41 games (+6.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 41 games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
West Virginia has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI).
- 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.6 Units / 0.41% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.85 Units / -4.82% ROI).
- 13-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.35 Units / 0.65% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.43% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units / 7.69% ROI
West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed 58.4 points per game (5,376 points/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.9
Houston allowed 24.8 points per game (891 points/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.0
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.0
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Houston 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%
West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed 58.4 points per game (5,376 points/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.9
Houston allowed 24.8 points per game (891 points/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.0
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.0
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Houston Defensive 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%
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