College Basketball Prediction: WVU Covers vs Oklahoma
No. 15 Oklahoma is a massive 12½-point home favorite against West Virginia. The over-under is set at 144½ points. Let’s take a look at the college basketball bets to make today in this West Virginia-Oklahoma matchup.

West Virginia vs No. 15 Oklahoma Game Information
1. Game: West Virginia (6-10, 1-2 Big 12) vs Oklahoma (13-3, 1-2)
2. Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m. ET
3. Location: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
4. West Virginia vs Oklahoma Live Stream: TBS.com
Here’s a look at some March madness lines to consider!
No. 15 Oklahoma (13-3) plays host to West Virginia (6-10) as a sizable 12½-point favorite. This Big 12 matchup tips off on Wednesday, January 17, from the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, at 8 p.m. ET. You can stream the action on ESPN+.
West Virginia, Oklahoma Odds and Spreads
West Virginia vs Oklahoma Betting Trends
- Oklahoma has performed strongly in Las Vegas odds, going 9-7 against the spread.
- West Virginia is 6-10 against the spread this season.
- The Sooners are a perfect 10-0 at home.
- The over has hit in the last five Mountaineers games
- Oklahoma relies on strong shooting, going 48.9% from the field, ranking 24th in the country.
- West Virginia is 0-6 against the spread in their last six games following a win.
- The Sooners are a perfect 12-0 as a favorite.
- The Mountaineers are 1-6 as an underdog this season.
Total Pick: Over 144½
The over has been trending for both of these teams this season. West Virginia is allowing 71.7 points per game this season, which ranks No. 181 in the nation. The last five Mountaineers games have seen the over cash.
Bet online on the over in the West Virginia-Oklahoma matchup.
Spread Pick: West Virginia +12½
It is hard for me to back an Oklahoma team as a double-digit favorite on a two-game losing streak. The Sooners deserve a bit of credit as those losses came against No. 3 Kansas and No. 19 TCU.
West Virginia is coming off an upset victory over Texas. Take the Mountaineers to cover this massive spread at our sportsbook.
Best Prop Bet: West Virginia Team Total Over 66 (-115)
West Virginia rides their offensive momentum from the Texas win into Norman. Look for West Virginia’s team total to go over in our college basketball odds.
West Virginia vs Oklahoma Prediction
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Questions Of The Day
Which team will win the 1st half?
We like Oklahoma to win the first half.
Who will score the most points in the West Virginia vs Oklahoma game tonight?
Oklahoma will top West Virginia in the Big 12 matchup.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.