West Virginia vs TCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • TCU (16-5) are -2.5 point favorites vs West Virginia (13-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPNU

The West Virginia Mountaineers (13-8) visit Schollmaier Arena to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (16-5) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Fort Worth.

TCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The West Virginia vs. TCU Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+2.5 -105O 143.5 -110+125
TCU -2.5 -115U 143.5 -110-150

West Virginia vs TCU Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts TCU will win this game with 57.6% confidence.

West Virginia vs TCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both West Virginia and TCU, 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 30 of their last 43 games (+15.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+12.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • West Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.60 Units / 33% ROI)
  • West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 36 games (+19.20 Units / 48% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 43 games (+18.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 47 games (+18.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • TCU have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 48 games (+14.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • TCU have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 45 games (+9.55 Units / 19% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has gone 10-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 3.97% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI

TCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

TCU has gone 12-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.95 Units / 14.54% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.27% 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%

TCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

TCU averaged 1.5 turnovers per game (27 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

TCU had 27 turnovers in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

TCU shot 38% (24/64) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

TCU attempted 148 shots in possessions with at least six passes 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 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%

West Virginia has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (2,743 points/2,050 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.24

West Virginia allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,944 points/1,549 shots) last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

TCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

TCU allowed an average of 0.52 points per shot (12 points/23 shots) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three off the dribble (12/64) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28%

TCU forced 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.1

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 52% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (22/42) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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