North Carolina Central vs West Virginia Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/10/24

In this article, we will formulate an NC Central vs West Virginia Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 10th, at WVU Coliseum.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mountaineers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NC Central

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving West Virginia

-Recent betting trends in games played between NC Central and West Virginia

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

West Virginia Has Won Two Straight Games

West Virginia has won two straight games, and they have confidence heading into this game. Two games ago against Arizona, West Virginia secured the 83-76 victory and in the last game against Georgetown, West Virginia secured the 73-60 victory. The Mountaineers shot 45.6 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Javon Small had a strong game putting up 26 points, five rebounds, and three assists. West Virginia on the season is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 68.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 146th while the defense is ranked 128th. Guard Javon Small is averaging 19.9 points while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. 

NC Central Coming Off Close Win

At halftime against Garnder-Webb, NC Central was down 41-28 and they looked to be in a lot of trouble. In the second half though the offense scored 50 points and they ended up securing the 78-77 victory. Po’Boigh King had a strong game putting up 28 points and six rebounds. Isaac Parson put up 13 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. NC Central is averaging 79.5 points while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 101st while the defense is ranked 224th. King has been the top player, averaging 17.2 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field. NC Central will play against Longwood (twice), NC A&T, Coppin State, and Morgan State following this one.

Why NC Central Will Cover Against West Virginia

• North Carolina Central has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• West Virginia has lost three of its last four night games at WVU Coliseum following a home win.

NC Central vs West Virginia Prediction

NC Central is going to find to keep this game close. NC Central is averaging 79.5 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. West Virginia’s defense is giving up 68.8 points per game and they aren’t going to keep this game close. NC Central probably isn’t probably going to win this game, but NC Central will keep it close. Back NC Central against the spread.