BYU vs West Virginia Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
West Virginia (17-11) vs. BYU (20-8)
March 1, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: BYU -9.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The West Virginia Mountaineers and BYU Cougars meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Marriott Center. Here’s a BYU vs West Virginia Prediction. This article will include a BYU vs West Virginia Pick.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers lost to Texas Tech, beat TCU, and they play Utah and UCF next. West Virginia looks for two straight wins for the first time since December 31 – January 4.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 68.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.1 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Javon Small is averaging 18.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Tucker DeVries is averaging 14.9 points and 4.9 rebounds. Amani Hansberry is dishing 1.5 assists and Toby Okani is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The West Virginia Mountaineers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The West Virginia Mountaineers are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars beat Arizona State and Arizona, and they play Iowa State and Utah next. BYU has won five straight games and looking more and more like a Big 12 contender.
The BYU Cougars are averaging 80.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Richie Saunders is averaging 15.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Egor Demin is averaging 10.6 points and 5.8 assists. Trevin Knell is grabbing 2.6 rebounds and Fousseyni Traore is dishing 1.5 assists. The BYU Cougars are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won 17 of its last 18 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- West Virginia has lost each of its last 16 Saturday road games against the Big 12 Conference.
- BYU has won the first half in each of its last 14 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- West Virginia has won the first half in each of its last four night games against the Big 12 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of BYU’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Ten of West Virginia’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
BYU vs West Virginia Injury Report
BYU doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. West Virginia will be without Tucker DeVries and Jayden Stone.
BYU vs West Virginia Prediction
West Virginia still has to show it can win on the road, where it’s lost six of its last nine games. BYU beat West Virginia a few weeks ago on the road as a two-point underdog. BYU is playing some of its best ball of the season right now, with wins in eight of its last 10 games and a 7-2-1 ATS record during those contests. BYU is looking like one of the best teams in the Big 12 and is a profitable 16-11-1 ATS on the year. I’m not stepping in front of BYU for an average West Virginia squad. Give me BYU by double digits.
