
Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction 2/2/25 College Basketball Picks Today
West Virginia (13-7) vs. Cincinnati (12-8)
February 2, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati -5.5; Over/Under: 127.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 2nd at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 12-8 (2-7) this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 69-66 in their last game. Cincinnati trailed 40-34 at halftime, but they did hold Utah to just 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Bearcats shot 39.3% from the field, 36.4% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Jizzle James led Cincinnati with 18 points and three rebounds, while Simas Lukosius added 10 points and two rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bearcats lost to BYU by a score of 80-52 and Texas Tech by a score of 81-71. Cincinnati has lost three games in a row and seven of their last nine, and they are currently second to last in the Big 12 standings. Cincinnati has scored 71.0 points per game and they have allowed 63.0 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Simas Lukosius is averaging 12.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Jizzle James is averaging 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Cincinnati is shooting 44.8% from the field, 64.5% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this season.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers are 13-7 (4-5) this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 63-49 in their last game. West Virginia trailed 39-19 at halftime but did win the second half by a total of 30-24 in the loss. The Mountaineers shot 46.5% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 45.5% on free throws in the game. Joseph Yesufu led West Virginia with nine points and two rebounds, while Toby Okani added eight points and five assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Mountaineers lost to Kansas State by a score of 73-60 and Arizona State by a score of 65-57. West Virginia has lost three games in a row and they are currently eighth in the Big 12 standings. West Virginia has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Javon Small is averaging 19.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, while Amani Hansberry is averaging 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this year. West Virginia is shooting 42.5% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 32.7% on three-pointers this season. West Virginia will meet TCU after this game.
Why Cincinnati will beat West Virginia
- Cincinnati has won 11 of its last 12 day games at Fifth Third Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- West Virginia has lost four of its last five games.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 day games at Fifth Third Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why West Virginia will beat Cincinnati
- West Virginia has won each of its last 11 Sunday day games.
- Cincinnati has lost eight of its last 10 games against the Big 12 Conference.
- West Virginia has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games.
Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on losing streaks and both desperately need a win, but Cincinnati will be at home for this game. The Bearcats are shooting 44.8% from the field this year, but they have scored 67 points or fewer in three of their last four games. West Virginia is shooting 42.5% from the field and they have scored 60 points or fewer in four of their last five games. The Mountaineers have lost their last two road games and they have scored 60 and 54 points in those two games. I don’t trust this West Virginia offense at all, but I do like both sides defensively in this game, so I will take the under here.