Cincinnati (17-13) vs West Virginia (9-21)
Game Info: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Fifth Third Arena)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati -11 -- Over/Under: 146.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The West Virginia Mountaineers and Cincinnati Bearcats face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Fifth Third Arena. Can West Virginia make enough stops in this game, or will Cincinnati win this must win game.
Can West Virginia Make Enough Stops?
West Virginia’s defense has been a major issue heading into this game and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Two games ago against Texas Tech, West Virginia was defeated 81-70 and in the last game against the TCU Horned Frogs, they were defeated 93-81. At halftime they were down 53–38 and they couldn’t bounce back. West Virginia is averaging 69.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. RaeQuan Battle is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 40.4 percent from the field.
Cincinnati Can’t Lose This Game
If Cincinnati wants any chance to make the NCAA Tournament, this isn’t a game they can lose. In the last game against Oklahoma, Cincinnati scored 71 points and they ended up losing by three points. Jizzie James had a strong game putting up 16 points. The Bearcats are averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 68.2 points per game. The defense is ranked 77th in the league and the defense is going to need to step up here. Dan Skillings Jr is averaging 12 points while shooting 40.8 percent from the field.
West Virginia vs Cincinnati Betting Prediction
Cincinnati is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Cincinnati is averaging 74.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the West Virginia defense that is giving up 75.9 points per game. Cincinnati is going to score at least 75 points and West Virginia won’t be keeping up here. Back Cincinnati to win this game and cover the spread.