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BYU Favored to Win Against West Virginia in Conference Showdown: Statistics and Analysis

This content discusses an upcoming basketball matchup between BYU and West Virginia, both with identical records. BYU previously defeated West Virginia last season on the road. BYU is coming off a tough loss against Cincinnati, while West Virginia recently won against Utah. The game is scheduled for 7:00 EST and will be broadcast on CBSSN. West Virginia is currently favored to win by 2 points according to the betting line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars +114 | Mountaineers -135
• Spread: Cougars +2 (-110) | Mountaineers -2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that West Virginia will win straight-up is 57%.

BYU vs West Virginia Stats

BYU Cougars

BYU Cougars are currently on the bubble for a spot in the NCAA Tournament with a 6-6 league record. They are ranked 37th overall by KenPom, with a strong offense ranked 42nd in the nation. Richie Sanders leads the team with 15.1 PPG and is their top scorer and outside shooter. Egor Demin and Fousseyni Traore also make significant contributions to the team. Defensively, BYU allows an average of 42.14% field goals and 34.59% three-pointers. With a power ranking of 152, the Cougars are currently 15-8 this season with a strong offense and defense. They have a lot riding on the remainder of the conference season to secure their spot in the Big Dance.

West Virginia Mountaineers Analysis

The West Virginia Mountaineers recently defeated the Utah Utes, improving their league record to 6-6. Amani Hansberry led the team with 17 points and seven rebounds in the win, while Javon Small is the team's leading scorer. Tucker DeVries is out for the season with an injury. West Virginia is ranked 45th overall in KenPom rankings, with an offensive efficiency ranking of 103 and a defensive efficiency ranking of 17. They are projected to be a 9-seed in Bracketology. The Mountaineers have a power ranking of 221, with an average of 69.27 points per game on offense and 63.68 points allowed on defense. Their shooting percentages and rebounding statistics are also provided, ranking them accordingly in the NCAA basketball landscape.

BYU Favored to Win Against West Virginia in Conference Showdown

Both teams have similar records and are in need of a significant conference victory. Despite this, BYU possesses a deeper roster and is favored to win. West Virginia's offense is ranked poorly in efficiency, coming in at 103rd, with only one player averaging over ten points per game. BYU is well aware of the threat posed by Javon Small and has the advantage of being able to focus on shutting him down, knowing that West Virginia lacks other scoring threats. Tucker DeVries' absence due to injury has weakened West Virginia's lineup, diminishing their offensive capabilities. In contrast, BYU boasts a strong offensive lineup with multiple players adept at scoring, ranking 17th in offensive efficiency. Following a loss to Cincinnati, BYU is expected to perform well in this matchup, with their outside shooters playing a pivotal role. It is therefore recommended to bet on BYU covering the spread in this game.

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