West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

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  • Iowa State (17-11) is a -4.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (16-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The West Virginia Mountaineers (16-13) visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (17-11) on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Ames.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The West Virginia vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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West Virginia vs. Iowa State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+4.5 -105O 134.5 -110+180
Iowa State -4.5 -115U 134.5 -110-225

West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this game with 55.7% confidence.

West Virginia vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both West Virginia and Iowa State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 50 games (+18.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 39 games (+12.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 39 games (+7.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 49 games (+10.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 50 games (+9.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games (+8.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.65 Units / 39% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has gone 14-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -7.98% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 0.54% ROI
  • 19-10 when betting the Over for +8 Units / 25.08% ROI
  • 10-19 when betting the Under for -10.9 Units / -34.17% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has gone 14-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.4% ROI).

  • 12-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 1.42% ROI
  • 9-19 when betting the Over for -11.9 Units / -38.64% ROI
  • 19-9 when betting the Under for +9.1 Units / 29.55% 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 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 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 is shooting 43% from three (38/89) on right wing attemps this season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa St. shot 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Iowa State is shooting 52% (15/29) on right corner attempts this season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

Iowa St. averaged 3.4 turnovers per game (62 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

West Virginia has allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.3

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 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 opponents to shoot 34% from three off the dribble (16/47) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three off the dribble (8/38) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 70% off the dribble (56/80) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 57%

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 55% off the dribble (30/55) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%


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