- Kansas (25-6) is a -4.5 point favorite vs West Virginia (19-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
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The West Virginia Mountaineers (19-13) visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Kansas Jayhawks (25-6) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Kansas City.
Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The West Virginia vs. Kansas Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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West Virginia vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| West Virginia | +4.5 -110 | O 149.5 -110 | +165 |
| Kansas | -4.5 -110 | U 149.5 -110 | -200 |
West Virginia vs Kansas Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kansas will win this game with 56.2% confidence.
West Virginia vs Kansas 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 Kansas, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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West Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 50 games (+18.50 Units / 34% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 games (+15.95 Units / 20% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 42 games (+8.35 Units / 18% 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 14 of their last 23 away games (+5.40 Units / 21% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 50 games (+25.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 44 games (+24.35 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
West Virginia has gone 17-15 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 1.28% ROI).
- 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 3.46% ROI
- 21-11 when betting the Over for +8.9 Units / 25.28% ROI
- 11-21 when betting the Under for -12.1 Units / -34.38% ROI
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has gone 14-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI).
- 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.3 Units / 22.31% ROI
- 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
- 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% 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 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 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 41% (306/752) in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%
Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4
Kansas made 109 field goals in transition 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 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 has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (2,819 points/2,108 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.24
West Virginia allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,034 points/765 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95
Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Kansas allowed an average of 0.95 points per shot (207 points/218 shots) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17
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