West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

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  • Kansas State (14-13) is a -9.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (11-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • West Virginia / Kansas State TV channel: ESPN2

The West Virginia Mountaineers (11-16) visit Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (14-13) on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Manhattan, KS.

Kansas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The West Virginia vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+9.5 -110O 142.5 -110+400
Kansas State -9.5 -110U 142.5 -110-550

West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

West Virginia vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.45 Units / 39% 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 16 of their last 32 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+9.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -18.52% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.8 Units / -24.38% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.25 Units / -4.22% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.37% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -7.93% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.38% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.75% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.7% 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%

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. made 109 three-pointers in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. attempted 363 threes in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 129 three-pointers in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 46 three-pointers on right wing attemps last season in conference play — 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%

Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. allowed 31.6 points per game (664 points/21 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Kansas St. forced 1.1 turnovers per game (23 turnovers/21 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Kansas State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (287/952) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Kansas St. allowed an average of 1.51 points per shot (814 points/539 shots) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.35


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