| 1 | 2 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | 27 | 34 | 61 | 134 |
| W.VA | 36 | 36 | 72 | -7 |
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West Virginia Mountaineers Poised to Capitalize on Home Court Advantage Against Struggling Utah Utes in Saturday Showdown
The article discusses an upcoming basketball game between Utah and West Virginia in the Mountaineer State. Utah is coming off a recent win over Colorado, while West Virginia suffered a loss to TCU. Historically, Utah has won all six previous meetings between the schools. West Virginia is the betting favorite, opening at -7.5 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned for our Utah vs. West Virginia prediction for this Saturday afternoon clash.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Running Utes +270 | Mountaineers -340
- Spread: Running Utes +7.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -7.5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that West Virginia will win straight-up is 77%.
Utah vs West Virginia Stats
Utah Running Utes
Utah secured a crucial win against Colorado, improving their record to 13-9 overall and tying for eighth in the Big 12 with a 5-6 mark. Despite a shaky start, the Utes managed to open a 12-point lead at halftime and eventually closed the game with a 20-9 run to secure the victory. Gabe Madsen led the team with 17 points. Offensively, Utah averages 76 points per game, shooting 46% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.1 points per game and hold opponents to 40.33% shooting from the field. Key players contributing to the team's success include Lawson Lovering, Mason Madsen, Ezra Ausar, Mike Sharavjamts, Miro Little, Keanu Dawes, Caleb Lohner, Hunter Erickson, and Zach Keller. Utah is struggling at the free throw line, hitting just 62.3% of their attempts.
West Virginia Mountaineers Analysis
West Virginia suffered their fourth loss in five games after falling to TCU on the road. Despite initially taking a commanding lead, the Mountaineers ultimately succumbed to a 7-2 run by TCU in the final minutes of the game. West Virginia shot 43.1% from the field and struggled on the boards, giving up a 34-26 rebounding advantage to TCU. Javon Small led the team with 20 points and seven assists. The Mountaineers average 69.3 points per game but rank 297th in scoring offense. Defensively, they are giving up an average of 63.7 points per game, ranking 17th in the country. West Virginia's offensive statistics include shooting 42.8% from the field, 32.9% from three-point range, and 74% from the free-throw line. Javon Small leads the team with 19.1 points per game. With a power ranking of 215, the Mountaineers have a record of 14-8 and are ranked 298th in offense and 16th in defense.
West Virginia Mountaineers Poised to Capitalize on Home Court Advantage Against Struggling Utah Utes
West Virginia is currently facing challenges with scoring depth in their rotation, particularly after losing DeVries. Despite this setback, the Mountaineers maintain a strong 9-3 record at home this season, making Morgantown a formidable venue for visiting teams like Utah. The Utes, with a 1-4 record on the road, have struggled to secure wins away from home, and their performance at the charity stripe has been less than ideal. Considering West Virginia's reputation for stifling opposing offenses, coupled with their home court advantage, they are poised to have the upper hand in this matchup. Utah's difficulties on the road and lackluster free throw shooting further highlight the challenges they will face in their upcoming game against the Mountaineers.
