West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction 1/6/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Cincinnati (8-6) vs. West Virginia (9-5)
January 6, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: West Virginia -2.5; Over/Under: 132.5
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The Cincinnati Bearcats and West Virginia Mountaineers meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the WVU Coliseum. Here’s a West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction. This article will include a West Virginia vs Cincinnati Pick.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats lost to Houston, beat Lipscomb, and they play UCF next. Cincinnati has lost 5 of its last 8 games.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 74.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 39.3 percent shooting. Baba Miller is averaging 13.4 points and 2.7 assists, while Day Day Thomas is averaging 13 points and 3.4 rebounds. Jizzle James is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Miss Valley State, lost to Iowa State, and they play Kansas next. West Virginia has split its last 10 games.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 75 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 61.6 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Honor Huff is averaging 16.6 points and 1.4 rebounds, while Chance Moore is averaging 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds. Brenen Lorient is the third double-digit scorer and Treysen Eaglestaff is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The West Virginia Mountaineers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The West Virginia Mountaineers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has won each of its last 12 games at Hope Coliseum.
- Cincinnati has lost six of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
- West Virginia has won the first half in each of its last 14 games at Hope Coliseum.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- West Virginia has lost 11 of its last 14 night games against Conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of West Virginia’s last eight night games have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Each of Cincinnati’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- West Virginia ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (61.6).
- West Virginia ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (64.0).
- Cincinnati ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.2).
- Cincinnati ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (65.6).
West Virginia vs Cincinnati Prediction
Cincinnati has had issues stepping up in competition, has that ugly loss to Eastern Michigan, and has failed to cover 7 of its last 10 games. There’s not a lot to like about Cincinnati right now. Outside of a loss to Xavier, West Virginia has beat the teams it’s supposed to beat and is undefeated at home. In an expected physical defensive low scoring game, I’m going to roll with West Virginia on its home court. I don’t have much belief in Cincinnati in its current form.
