West Virginia vs Oklahoma Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Oklahoma (9-7) is a -12.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • West Virginia / Oklahoma TV channel: ESPN+

The West Virginia Mountaineers (6-10) visit Lloyd Noble Center to take on the Oklahoma Sooners (9-7) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Norman, OK.

Oklahoma is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The West Virginia vs. Oklahoma Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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West Virginia vs. Oklahoma Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+12.5 -110O 144.5 -105+575
Oklahoma -12.5 -110U 144.5 -115-900

West Virginia vs Oklahoma Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Oklahoma will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.10 Units / 2% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.55 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.95 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Oklahoma have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Oklahoma has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.8 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -100% ROI

Oklahoma Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oklahoma has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.15 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -100% ROI

West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

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% (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 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%

Oklahoma Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma averaged 6.1 turnovers per game (110 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Oklahoma shot 47% (189/405) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Oklahoma averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (194 turnovers/18 games) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.7

Oklahoma had an eFG% of 54% in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

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 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%

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

Oklahoma Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (23/57) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Oklahoma has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (44/164) this season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (42/108) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Oklahoma allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three off the dribble (6/15) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26%


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