Pittsburgh vs West Virginia Prediction 11-15-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 15th at the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 3-0 this year after they defeated Gardner-Webb by a score of 83-64 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 38-23 at halftime and added 45 points in the second half in the win. The Panthers shot 47% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Ishmael Leggett led Pittsburgh with 21 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Panthers defeated Murray State by a score of 83-68 and Radford by a score of 96-56 in their first two games. Pittsburgh has scored 87.3 points per game and they have allowed 62.7 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Ishmael Leggett is averaging 19.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Pitt is shooting 51.1% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this year. 

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 2-0 this season after they defeated UMass by a score of 75-69 in their last game. West Virginia led 45-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 41-30 in the second half. The Mountaineers shot 36.8% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 86.2% on free throws in the game. Tucker DeVries led West Virginia with 17 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Mountaineers defeated Robert Morris by a score of 87-59 in their first game of the season. West Virginia has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 64 points per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Tucker DeVries is averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while WVU is shooting 46.2% from the field, 78% on free throws, and 38.6% on three-pointers this year.

Why West Virginia will cover

• West Virginia has won six of its last seven games against Pittsburgh.
• Pittsburgh has lost each of its last three home games against the Big 12 Conference.
• West Virginia has won the first half in six of its last seven games against Pittsburgh.

Total Points Facts

• Each of West Virginia’s last 10 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Six of Pittsburgh’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.

Pittsburgh vs West Virginia Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with undefeated records early in this season, but Pittsburgh will have the home-court advantage. The Panthers have scored 83 points or more in all three of their wins and they are shooting over 51% from the field. West Virginia has also been solid offensively, but they are only shooting 46.2% from the field. Pittsburgh is the better team, but I think we are going to see a back-and-forth rivalry game here. Take the points with the Mountaineers.