West Virginia vs Arizona State Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a West Virginia vs Arizona State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 12-6 (3-2) this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 72-61 in their last game. West Virginia led 36-29 at halftime and held Colorado to just 32 points in the second half in the win. The Mountaineers shot 52% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Treysen Eaglestaff led WVU with 22 points and six rebounds, while Honor Huff added 14 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, West Virginia lost to Houston by a score of 77-48, but did beat Kansas by a score of 86-75 before that. The Mountaineers have scored 73.2 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.1 points against per game this season. Honor Huff is averaging 17.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers. West Virginia is shooting 45.5% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this year. 

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 10-8 (1-4) this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 103-73 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 56-29 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Sun Devils shot 41% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Andrija Grbovi led ASU with 14 points and four rebounds, while Anthony Johnson added 12 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Arizona State lost to Arizona by a score of 89-82, but did beat Kansas State by a score of 87-84 before that. The Sun Devils have scored 80.4 points per game with 33.6 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.7 points against per game this season. Maurice Odum is averaging 16.3 points and 6.4 assists per game, while Massamba Diop is averaging 14.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Sun Devils. Arizona State is shooting 45.6% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

• West Virginia has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• The home team has won each of Arizona State’s last four games.

Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win

• Arizona State has lost each of its last 11 night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• West Virginia has won 12 of its last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• West Virginia has won the first half in 18 of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of West Virginia’s last 14 night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Arizona State’s last 14 games have produced a total of 153+ points.

West Virginia vs Arizona State Prediction 

West Virginia comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they are 0-2 in their last two road games. The Mountaineers are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last five. Arizona State has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 84+ points in five straight games. The Sun Devils are shooting 46% from the field, but their defense has been terrible. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 145.5