West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • Iowa State (18-7) is a -17.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (10-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • West Virginia / Iowa State TV channel: ESPN2

The West Virginia Mountaineers (10-16) visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones (18-7) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Ames, IA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-115).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
West Virginia+17.5 -105O 143.5 -110+1100
Iowa State -17.5 -115U 143.5 -110-2500

West Virginia vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

West Virginia vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.4% 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 (+5.35 Units / 38% 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 Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+2.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+13.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.30 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)

West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

West Virginia has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -22.73% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.8 Units / -22.78% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.15 Units / -0.53% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.03% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 18-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.3 Units / 36.14% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 9.87% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% 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%

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 State has averaged 16.9 assists per game (389 assists/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Iowa St. shot 27% from three (26/98) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa State has 23.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

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%

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 17.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iowa State has forced 17.1 turnovers per game (957 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iowa State has averaged 10.8 steals per game (248 steals/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8


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