WVU Vs. Kansas Odds & Basketball Betting Preview

The upcoming schedule for the WVU men’s basketball team appears to be extremely challenging. The next two weeks will feature a series of tough games, beginning with a match against the 23rd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. This game is part of a difficult stretch of games known as the “murderer’s row,” as the Jayhawks aim to secure another victory against the Mountaineers.

WV online sportsbooks are optimistic about the chances of West Virginia University splitting the season series with Kansas. The outcome of this contest will significantly influence the odds for the rest of the games in February.

These are the odds for the WV vs. Kansas matchup:

Breaking down the Mountaineers’ odds vs. Kansas

WVU is expected to face the Jayhawks in a home game, which is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. EST on CBS. WVU is widely regarded as a 3-point favorite for the game. The total score prediction for the game is approximately 141 points, although it may vary slightly depending on the WV sportsbook you refer to.

In their initial encounter on December 22nd, the Kansas team emerged victorious with a score of 79-65 in Lawrence. This game reflected the typical performance of both teams throughout the season, with the Jayhawks slightly surpassing the Mountaineers in shooting accuracy (44.4% to 41.3%). Additionally, the struggle with rebounds and turnovers was relatively balanced for both sides.

Kansas has a slight shooting advantage over WVU this season, with a 44% to 42.5% lead. Although the Mountaineers have slightly better averages in rebounds (39.6-37.9) and turnovers (12.1-12.3), the Jayhawks’ defense is the major factor that sets them apart.

During December, Kansas demonstrated their defensive prowess by limiting WVU to a mere 29 points in the second half. This consistent dominance in the latter part of the game aligns with their ongoing success against West Virginia, as the Jayhawks have triumphed in the second half in all of their previous four encounters.

Throughout the season, the average points allowed by KU are 13 lower than the Mountaineers. Nonetheless, it is important to consider the location of this game, as WVU has shown stronger performance in Morgantown. Interestingly, Kansas has lost all of their last four games when playing as the away team.

With the exception of a defeat against No. 1 Gonzaga early in the season and a surprise upset by Florida last week, the Mountaineers have successfully overcome every obstacle at home this year. If they can maintain this trend, it will enhance their chances in the future.

College basketball odds in WV this weekend

Below is the complete list of games:

How this game will affect the next two weeks

WVU’s Saturday matchup marks the beginning of a challenging series of games against ranked opponents. Over the course of their next five games, they will face formidable teams.

• On February 9th, the game will take place at Texas Tech University, ranked No. 13.
• On February 13th, there will be a match-up between No. 9 Oklahoma and their opponent.
• The match between Baylor and Feb. 15
• On February 18th, Baylor secured the number two spot.
• On February 20th, the Texas Longhorns were ranked at number 6.

By defeating Kansas on Saturday, the Mountaineers have likely gained favor with the oddsmakers for their upcoming game against the Red Raiders on Tuesday, considering they have already beaten them once this season. Securing two victories against top-25 teams, especially one on the road, will certainly have a positive influence on the odds for their game against the Sooners and subsequent matchups.

Nevertheless, WVU is unquestionably approaching this series of games with a focused mindset, concentrating on each game individually. Consequently, bettors should be ready to shell out a higher amount if they desire a Mountaineers victory, particularly if they triumph against Kansas on Saturday.