UConn vs. West Virginia Prediction and Odds: Back the Huskies as Underdogs
The UConn Huskies sit at 8-1 on the season, and have been given the No. 15 spot in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. They look to add to their resume when they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers, who are also boast an impressive record at 7-1.
This will be West Virginia's first ranked opponent of the season. Its had a relatively easy schedule to date, with only three games against teams from power five conferences. The Mountaineers took down Pittsburgh and Clemson, but lost an 82-71 decision to Marquette.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for this matchup between former Big East opponents.
UConn vs. West Virginia Odds, Spread, and Total
Spread:
- UConn +2.5 (-110)
- West Virginia -2.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- UConn +120
- West Virginia -215
Total:
- 136 (Over -110/Under -110)
UConn vs. West Virginia Betting Trends
- UConn is 2-4 ATS in its last six games.
- The OVER is 5-1 in UConn's last six games.
- UConn is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games against West Virginia.
- West Virginia is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games.
- West Virginia is 0-6 ATS in its last six games vs. Big East opponents.
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UConn vs. West Virginia Prediction and Pick
Both teams enter the game with similar offensive statistics, but it's the defensive side of the court where one team should be able to make its mark. The Huskies have been one of the top defensive teams in the country so far this season, ranking seventh in defensive efficiency.
West Virginia ranks 63rd in defensive efficiency, but they stumble when it comes to shooting defense. The Mountaineers rank 243rd in opponent effective field goal percentage, as opposed to UConn which is ranked 12th.
West Virginia is 0-6 ATS in its last six games against teams from the Big East, and we already saw the Mountaineers get handled by a Marquette team in November. UConn has been and is expected to be one of the top teams in the Big East this season, so if Marquette can take down this West Virginia squad, so can UConn.