Cincinnati Bearcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET, the Cincinnati Bearcats will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. This is the second meeting between these Big 12
Game outlook
On Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET, the Cincinnati Bearcats will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. This is the second meeting between these Big 12 teams this season, with the Mountaineers winning the first game 63-50 on February 2. In the last ten matchups, West Virginia has a record of 6-4 straight-up and 4-6 against the spread against Cincinnati. The under has also hit in 6 of those games. West Virginia is currently favored by -3.5 points, and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our prediction on this exciting matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bearcats +150 | Mountaineers -185
Spread: Bearcats +3.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 129.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that West Virginia will win straight-up is 65%.
Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats suffered an 81-70 loss to Iowa State, ending their three-game winning streak. Despite shooting well, Iowa State's free throw attempts and rebounding advantage were key factors in their victory. The team's leading scorer is sophomore guard Jizzle James, with other key players to watch including senior guard Simas Lukosius, junior forward Dillon Mitchell, and junior guard Dan Skillings Jr. In terms of rankings, Cincinnati is rated 54th by KenPom, with strong defensive efficiency but lower offensive efficiency. As for their stats, they average 72.1 points per game on 45.7% shooting, while allowing opponents 65.1 points per game on 42.0% shooting. There are no recent injuries reported for their upcoming game against West Virginia.