NCAAB Expert Picks: Texas Cruises in West Virginia
Texas is a 6-point favorite over West Virginia in the college basketball lines. The over-under is set at 147½ points. Let’s take a look at our betting breakdown of the Texas-West Virginia matchup.
Texas vs West Virginia Game Information
- Game: Texas (12-3, 1-1 Big 12) vs West Virginia (5-10, 0-2)
- Date/Time: Jan. 13, 6 p.m. ET
- Location: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia
- Texas vs West Virginia Live Stream: ESPN+ / TBS.com
Texas (12-3) is a 6-point favorite against West Virginia (5-10). The Big 12 matchup tips off from Morgantown at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. You can stream the action on ESPN+
Texas vs West Virginia Odds and Spreads
Texas vs West Virginia Betting Trends
- Both West Virginia and Texas are just 5-10 against the spread in college basketball odds.
- The Longhorns are 11-1 as a favorite this season.
- Games have trended slightly towards the over for the Mountaineers. The over has hit eight times, with the under cashing in seven contests.
- West Virginia is 0-5 as an underdog.
- Texas is 0-5-1 against the spread in the team’s last six games following an ATS win.
- The over has hit in the last four Mountaineers matchups.
- Longhorns leans on their shot blocking averaging 5.53 swats per game which ranks No. 15 in the country.
- West Virginia is 0-5 in the team’s last five games as a home underdog of 6 ½ points or fewer.
Under 146 1/2 Points (-110)
West Virginia is unlikely to have an answer to slowing Texas’ offense. The Mountaineers also may be playing a lot of catchup in this matchup.
Yet, there is a good chance West Virginia struggles to put up points as one of the worst offenses in the country. Bet online the under as Texas takes on West Virginia.
Against The Spread Pick: Texas -6 (-110)
Neither of these teams have played elite basketball, but it is much easier to have faith in the Longhorns than the Mountaineers. West Virginia has lost five of its last six contests, including three straight.
Texas at least has a couple of quality wins to point to as opposed to West Virginia. We’re taking the Longhorns to cover in the Las Vegas odds.
Moneyline Pick: Texas Tops West Virginia (-250)
Look for Texas to cruise against West Virginia.
Best Prop Bet: Race to 10 Points (-152)
I am expecting the Longhorns to jump on the Mountaineers early. Let’s take Texas to be the first team to score 10 points in this Big 12 contest.
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Texas vs West Virginia Prediction
Questions Of The Day
Which team has the better home-court advantage?
West Virginia does have a home-court advantage, but it is unlikely to be enough to fuel the Mountaineers to victory.
Which player could be the top scorer in Texas vs West Virginia?
Mountaineers guard RaeQuan Battle is one of the few scorers on the West Virginia roster. Battle is averaging 21.4 points per game and has a good chance to be the leading scorer.
