Houston vs West Virginia Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Houston vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 16-3 (8-0) this year after they defeated Kansas by a score of 92-86 in double overtime. Houston trailed 38-31 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime and ended up pulling away in the second overtime for the win. The Cougars shot 47.9% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 56% on free throws in the game. J’Wan Roberts led Houston with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Mylik Wilson added 18 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cougars defeated Utah by a score of 70-36 and UCF by a score of 69-68. Houston has won 12 games in a row and they are the only undefeated team in Big 12 play. Houston has scored 76.7 points per game and they have allowed 55.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. LJ Cryer is averaging 13.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 13.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Houston is shooting 45.9% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 39.5% on three-pointers this season. Houston will face Texas Tech following this one.

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 13-6 (4-4) this season after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 73-60 in their last game. West Virginia trailed 42-18 at halftime, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Mountaineers shot 36.8% from the field, 19% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Javon Small led West Virginia with 22 points and five assists, while Toby Okani added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Mountaineers lost to Arizona State by a score of 65-57 but did beat Iowa State by a score of 64-57 before that. West Virginia has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for seventh in the Big 12 standings. West Virginia has scored 71.2 points per game and they have allowed 64.4 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Javon Small is averaging 19.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Amani Hansberry is averaging 9.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. West Virginia is shooting 42.3% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season. 

Why West Virginia will beat Houston 

• West Virginia has won four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Forty-eight of West Virginia’s last 49 night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 124+ points.
• Eleven of Houston’s last 12 road games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 126+ points.

Houston vs West Virginia Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup with a perfect Big 12 record so far this year, but they will be on the road for this game. The Cougars have had two close calls in their last two road games, which resulted in a double overtime win against Kansas and a one-point win over UCF. Houston is shooting 45.9% from the field and they are allowing just 55.6 points per game this year on defense. West Virginia has lost three of their last four games and they have scored 60 points or fewer in all three of those losses. The Mountaineers are really struggling to score right now, but they did upset Iowa State two home games ago. I do think West Virginia can hang around in this game, especially with Houston barely escaping in their last two road games. Take the points with the Mountaineers.