The Mountaineers men’s basketball team has three games left in the 2020-21 regular season. The upcoming matchup against TCU on Tuesday appears to be a much-needed break for West Virginia, well-deserved.
After facing four ranked opponents in a row, No. 10 WVU’s challenging streak comes to an end as they prepare to play against the Horned Frogs. This matchup serves as a break before their upcoming game against No. 2 Baylor on Thursday. Interestingly, West Virginia is considered a strong favorite according to betting odds.
Below are the betting odds for today’s men’s college basketball games at West Virginia sportsbooks:
Will WVU vs. TCU prove an easier win for West Virginia?
As a result of COVID-19 testing protocols, this will be the sole encounter between these two Big 12 rivals this season. The anticipated match, originally scheduled to happen in Morgantown, was indefinitely postponed and remains unscheduled.
Although the home team has emerged victorious in all of the previous six games in this series, there is no guarantee that this streak will persist on Tuesday night. The game is scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted on ESPN2.
In the past six games, TCU has lost four matches and failed to score 60 points in three of them. However, it’s worth noting that the team performed well at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, winning two out of three games and scoring at least 78 points in both victories.
Despite being a higher class opponent, the Mountaineers have shown their prowess in their recent six games, averaging over 83 points per game. Out of those six games, they emerged victorious in four, with their only two losses being a narrow defeat at the hands of Oklahoma in overtime.
However, can the Mountaineers manage to cover the 7.5-point spread? Although their season’s percentage for covering it stands at just 42.9, it’s important to consider that a 7.5-point spread is quite significant in college basketball.
In a broader study, West Virginia consistently scores approximately nine points higher per game compared to the Horned Frogs. This information holds significance for evaluating the overall market dynamics of this particular game.
How do TCU’s offensive struggles affect the total?
The over on Mountaineers games has proven to be a profitable choice this season. With a record of 12-9, the over has emerged victorious more times than not in WVU games. Additionally, it has maintained a streak of hitting in seven consecutive contests.
If you’re using a West Virginia sports betting app, the total score for this game is approximately 146. This suggests that coach Bob Huggins’ team might need to put in extra effort if TCU manages to score their average points for the season.
To provide some context, let’s recall the recent game where WVU played against an unranked conference opponent on the road, specifically against Kansas State on January 23rd. In that match, West Virginia emerged victorious with a 22-point lead, and the final score reached exactly 146 points.
If the Mountaineers establish an early advantage, it is highly likely that the under will be a strong possibility. TCU’s recent track record shows that two out of their last five games have resulted in unders, with the last two matches following the same trend.
If WVU remains focused on the Horned Frogs and doesn’t underestimate them for the upcoming game against Baylor, they have a good chance of securing their 16th win of the season. The competitiveness displayed by TCU in this game will influence the spread and total markets.
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