| MATCHUP | Stanford Cardinal | West Virginia Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-13 | 19-14 |
| Where | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV | |
| When | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FS1 | |
In this article we will formulate a Stanford vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, April 2nd at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball Crown matchup.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal are 20-12 (9-9) this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 64-63 in their last game. Stanford trailed 31-23 at halftime, but they scored 40 points in the second half, before losing on a last second shot. The Cardinal shot 48% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Ebuka Okorie led Stanford with 14 points and three rebounds, while Benny Gealer added 11 points and four points in the loss.
Prior to that game, Stanford defeated NC State by a score of 85-84 and Notre Dame by a score of 86-78. The Cardinal have scored 76.0 points per game with 33.7 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.7 points against per game this season. Ebuka Okorie is averaging 22.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Benny Gealer is averaging 11.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game for the Cardinal. Stanford is shooting 43.8% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season.
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West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers are 18-14 (9-9) this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 68-48 in their last game. West Virginia trailed 31-23 at halftime and they only scored 25 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Mountaineers shot 38% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Honor Huff led WVU with 17 points and two assists, while Brenen Lorient added 11 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, West Virginia defeated UCF by a score of 77-62, but lost to Kansas State by a score of 65-63 before that. The Mountaineers have scored 69.2 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.8 points against per game this season. Honor Huff is averaging 15.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 11.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers. WVU is shooting 44.1% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- Stanford has lost five of its last six day games played at neutral venues.
- West Virginia has won 24 of its last 29 day games against non-Conference opponents.
- West Virginia has won the first half in each of its last four day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won 12 of its last 13 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- West Virginia has lost each of its last six games played at neutral venues.
- Stanford has won the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Stanford’s last eight day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Eight of West Virginia’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- West Virginia ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.9).
- West Virginia ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.1).
- Stanford ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.3).
- Stanford ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.85).
Stanford vs West Virginia Prediction
Stanford finished the regular season by winning four of their last five games and they scored at least 85 points in three of their last four, but they haven’t played in about three weeks. The Cardinal are shooting 44% from the field, but they have allowed 75+ points in three of their last four. West Virginia has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they play at a very slow pace. The Mountaineers don’t score many points, but they are very good defensively. I think this is a very even matchup, but with both teams coming off of three weeks without playing, I will back the better defensive team. Take West Virginia here.