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Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks

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West Virginia (19-12) vs Colorado (13-19)

March 12, 2025 at 03:00 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: West Virginia -6.5 — Over/Under: 128.5

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In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th, at T-Mobile Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Buffaloes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mountaineers’’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving West Virginia

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

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

When these two teams faced off in January, it was WVU that secured the 78-70 victory. 

What a Win for Colorado

Colorado has had an awful season, but their win on Tuesday kept it alive for at least one more day. Colorado faced off against the TCU Horned Frogs, and they were able to pull off the minor upset. Colorado scored 43 points in the second half, which was enough to pull it out. Andrej Jakimovski finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, and two assists to pace the squad. Colorado shot 41.2 percent from the field and held TCU to only 37.9 percent from the field. This will be a bigger test again here, and they will need the defense to step up in a major way here. 

Colorado still has a 13-19 record overall, and the offense has sometimes been a problem. Colorado averages 70.1 points, while its defense gives up 71.9 points per game. Julian Hammond III has been the top player for Colorado this season, averaging 12.6 points while shooting 42 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

West Virginia Has Confidence

West Virginia didn’t have many expectations heading into the season, but they have blown them away and are now a lock to make the NCAA tournament, no matter what happens in this game. The Mountaineers have won two games in a row. In the last game against UCF, they were up 47-25 in the second half, and even though the second half wasn’t as good, they still held on for the win. WVU shot 40.9 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Javon Small had a strong game, putting up 25 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. 

West Virginia sits with a 19-12 record, and they just need a consistent offense. The last loss came back on March 1st, and the offense only scored 56 points against BYU, while the defense gave up 77 points. There have been a few games where the offense has taken a big crap, and with so much pressure on these games, it can’t happen here. West Virginia is averaging 68.4 points while their defense is giving up 64.7 points per game. Javon Small has been the top player for the Mountaineers averaging 18.5 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field.  

Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction

This total is too high. Sure Colorado’s offense was better on Tuesday, but this game will not be the same. West Virginia’s defense is giving up only 64.7 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a major way again here. West Virginia’s offense is averaging 68.4 points, but they will be just fine playing at a slower pace, and that will end up being the difference here. West Virginia is fine winning a game where neither team scores 60 points, and I wouldn’t be shocked if they ended up doing that here. Back the under to cash here with ease.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under

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