Virginia Cavaliers Favored to Overcome West Virginia Mountaineers in Fort Myers Tip-Off Consolation Game

Game outlook

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-2, 0-0 Big 12) and Virginia Cavaliers (4-1, 0-0 ACC) will be competing in the consolation game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Wednesday night. The game will be held at Suncoast Credit Union Arena with a start time of 6 PM ET. Virginia is the betting favorite starting at -10 with little line movement. Both teams have experienced a loss recently, the Mountaineers falling to SMU 70-58 as four-point underdogs and the Cavaliers to Wisconsin 65-41 while favored by three points. West Virginia is 2-1 against Virginia in their past three meetings.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/22/2023 @ 6:00pm EST

Where: Suncoast Credit Union Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Mountaineers +375 | Cavaliers -501

Spread: Mountaineers +10 (-110) | Cavaliers -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 117.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia will win straight-up is 83%.

West Virginia Mountaineers

West Virginia is looking to bounce back from a loss in their last game against the Mustangs and win their third of their last five games when they play the Cavaliers. The Mountaineers average 65 points per game, and are ranked #5 in defense, allowing an average of 51.00 points. Offensively, they are ranked #81 in field goals, making 48.10%, and #21 in three pointers, making 40.58%, and #278 in free throws, making 65.00%. Defensively, they are ranked #5 in field goals, allowing 33.49%, and #35 in three pointers, allowing 24.71%. They average 36.50 rebounds, 16.25 offensive assists, 8.25 turnovers, 10.00 defensive assists, and 15.75 turnovers per game.