Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 19th, at the WVU Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bearcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mountaineers’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cincinnati

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving West Virginia 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Cincinnati and West Virginia

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

Cincinnati Coming off Another Loss 

Cincinnati faced off against Iowa State in the last game, and they didn’t play well enough. Cincinnati scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 81 points, which led to the defeat. They were competitive in the first half but in the second half they gave up 41 points and that led to the defeat. Jizzie James had a strong game, putting up 25 points, two rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. 

The Bearcats come into this game with a 15-10 record overall and they have gone 11-14 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 4-6  away from home. Cincinnati is averaging 72.1 points, while their defense is giving up 65.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 244th in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. Jizzle James has been the top player this season, averaging 12.2 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 32.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Cincinnati will take on TCU, Baylor, Houston, Kansas State, and Oklahoma State after this game.

Why Cincinnati Will Beat West Virginia

• West Virginia has lost each of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
• Cincinnati has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Can West Virginia Bounce Back? 

West Virginia has struggled a bit heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. Two games ago against BYU at home, they lost 73-69, and in the last game against Baylor, they lost 74-71. They were able to force overtime late but they just couldn’t make enough shots, and that led to the defeat. West Virginia shot 40 percent from the field and 25.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

The Mountaineers sit with a 15-10 record overall, and they have gone 14-11 against the spread. They are averaging 69.4 points, while their defense is giving up 64.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 296h in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th. Javon Small has been the top player, averaging 18.6 points while shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cincinnati’s last seven night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 130+ points.
• Seventeen of West Virginia’s last 19 night games against the Big 12 Conference at WVU Coliseum have produced a total of 130+ points.

Cincinnati vs West Virginia Prediction

Cincinnati is going to find a way to keep this game close. Cincinnati is an elite offensive team and they are averaging 72.1 points per game. They are the better offensive team, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. West Virginia is averaging 69.4 points per game, and they aren’t going to find enough success to pull away here. Back Cincinnati against the spread here.