Bethune-Cookman vs West Virginia Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

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West Virginia (7-2) vs Bethune-Cookman (2-7)

December 14, 2024 at 05:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: West Virginia -24.5 — Over/Under: 136

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In this article, we will formulate a Bethune-Cookman vs West Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the WVU Coliseum.   To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The WIldcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mountaineers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bethune-Cookman

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving West Virginia

-Recent betting trends in games played between Bethune-Cookman vs West Virginia

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Mountaineers. 

How Does Bethune-Cookman Bounce Back?

Bethune Cookman in the last game really struggled against Virginia. The offense only managed 41 points, while the defense gave up 18 points and that led to the defeat. Brayon Freeman was the top player putting up 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Bethune-Cookman on the season is averaging 62.9 points while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 348th in the league while the defense is ranked 253rd. Brayon Freeman is averaging 166.2 points while shooting 40.1 percent from the field. Bethune-Cookman will meet South Florida after this game.

West Virginia Can’t Slip Up

This is a game that West Virginia really can’t afford to slip up in. West Virginia in the last game faced off against NC Central and they were able to secure the 79-45 victory. Jonathan Powell was the top player putting up 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. West Virginia, on the season, is averaging 77.9 points, while their defense is giving up 66.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 138th in the league while the defense is ranked 61st. Guard Javon Small is averaging 19 points while shooting 44.6 percent from the field. West Virginia will take on Mercyhurst and Kansas following this one.

Why West Virginia Will Beat Bethune-Cookman

  • West Virginia has won each of its last seven day games against non-conference opponents at WVU Coliseum.
  • Bethune-Cookman has lost 12 of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents.

Bethune-Cookman vs West Virginia Prediction

This Bethune-Cookman offense isn’t good, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. West Virginia is averaging 77.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Bethune Cookman isn’t going to score enough to keep this game close, and it’s going to be West Virginia that is going to end up cruising here. Back West Virginia against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: West Virginia -24.5

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