West Virginia vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 15

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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 15, 2024, 9:42 AM
  • Pittsburgh is a -7.5 point favorite vs West Virginia
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • West Virginia / Pittsburgh TV channel: ESPN+ | ACCN

The West Virginia Mountaineers visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Nov. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+7.5 -115O 147.5 -105+240
Pittsburgh -7.5 -105U 147.5 -115-300

West Virginia vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

West Virginia vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+13.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+9.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+5.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.75 Units / 16% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 9.39% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 5.41% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -3.03% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -3.03% 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 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 had an eFG% of 47% in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 9.2 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.1

West Virginia averaged 4.3 steals per game (139 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

West Virginia averaged 4.3 steals per game (139 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (97/306) in the second half last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%


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