Houston vs West Virginia Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 15

The West Virginia Mountaineers (12-3, 3-1 Big 12) hope to continue a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Houston Cougars (12-3, 4-0 Big 12) on January 15, 2025.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Houston vs. West Virginia Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Game time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Fertitta Center

Houston vs. West Virginia Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Houston win (83.2%)

Before you bet on Wednesday's Houston-West Virginia spread (Houston -17.5) or over/under (123.5 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.

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Houston vs. West Virginia: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Houston has won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
• West Virginia has won nine games against the spread this year, while failing to cover six times.
• When playing at home last season, the Cougars sported a better record against the spread (12-5-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (2-8-0).
• The Mountaineers' winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .444 (8-10-0). Away, it was .222 (2-7-0).
• Houston's record against the spread in conference action is 4-0-0.
• West Virginia has four wins against the spread in five Big 12 games this year.

Houston vs. West Virginia: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Houston has come away with 11 wins in the 14 contests it has been listed as the moneyline favorite in this season.
• The Cougars have not lost in six games this year when favored by -4000 or better on the moneyline.
• West Virginia has won 57.1% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (4-3).
• The Mountaineers have not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +1400 or longer.
• Houston has an implied victory probability of 97.6% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Houston vs. West Virginia Head-to-Head Comparison

• Houston averages 77.1 points per game (130th in college basketball) while allowing 54.2 per outing (first in college basketball). It has a +343 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 22.9 points per game.
• LJ Cryer ranks 356th in the country with a team-high 14.1 points per game.
• West Virginia is outscoring opponents by 10.6 points per game, with a +159 scoring differential overall. It puts up 74.5 points per game (199th in college basketball) and gives up 63.9 per contest (23rd in college basketball).
• Javon Small is ranked 16th in the country with a team-high 19.8 points per game.
• The Cougars rank 91st in college basketball at 34.4 rebounds per game. That's 8.3 more than the 26.1 their opponents average.
• J'wan Roberts' 6.7 rebounds per game lead the Cougars and rank 205th in college basketball action.
• The Mountaineers fall short in the rebound battle by an average of 1.1 boards. They are pulling down 32.6 rebounds per game (193rd in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 33.7.
• Amani Hansberry is 346th in college basketball with 5.9 rebounds per game, leading the Mountaineers.
• Houston averages 104.5 points per 100 possessions (35th in college basketball), while allowing 73.5 points per 100 possessions (first in college basketball).
• The Mountaineers score 96.3 points per 100 possessions (171st in college basketball), while giving up 82.6 points per 100 possessions (22nd in college basketball).

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