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West Virginia vs. Iowa State
The West Virginia Mountaineers will travel to the James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in a Big 12 matchup (9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2). The Mountaineers will look to bounce back from their close 76-74 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Cyclones will look to snap their four-game losing streak in this game. Iowa State lost to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday 61-50. The Cyclones have now lost four of their last five games.
West Virginia Basketball
With an 16-13 record on the season and an 5-11 record in conference play, the Mountaineers are in the bottom half of the Big 12 standings. West Virginia has struggled mightily on the road this season as they are 2-8 as the away team.
The Mountaineers have gotten production from their players this season. They have three players averaging double-digit points on the season. Senior guard Erik Stevenson has been leading the Mountaineers this year as he leads the team in points. Stevenson is averaging 14.9 points on the season. They are also, led by their senior forward Tre Mitchell who is averaging 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds (Which leads the team) a game this season.
In their loss against Kansas on the road, Stevenson and Mitchell combined for 43 points. Stevenson finished with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Mitchell finished with 20 points and 7 rebounds. The Mountaineers just simply could not stop the offense of the Jayhawks. In the loss, West Virginia shot 45.9% from the floor and 28.6% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Mountaineers are averaging 76.5 points a game on the season. Defensively, West Virginia has been allowing teams to score an average of 70.8 points a game on the season. Look to see if they can bounce back and pickup a huge road win against the Cyclones.
Iowa State Basketball
With an 17-11 record on the season and an 8-8 record in conference play, the Cyclones are 4 games back from first place in the Big 12 standings. Iowa State has been excellent at home this year. They are a 13-2 when playing in the James H. Hilton Coliseum this season. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home this year when the Mountaineers come to visit them.
Iowa State has gotten production from their guards this season. Senior guard Jaren Holmes has been great this year for the Cyclones as he leads the team in points averaging 13.0 a game. Also, senior guard Gabe Kalscheur has also had a great season averaging 12.3 point a game.
In their loss against Oklahoma at home, the Cyclones struggled offensively. Only two players for Iowa State scored double digit points. Kalscheur led the team in scoring finishing with 12 points. Freshman guard Tamin Lipsey was right behind him finishing with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. In the loss, Iowa State struggled shooting the ball as they shot 31.0% from the floor and 26.7% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Cyclones are averaging 68.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, Iowa State has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 62.0 points a game on the season. Look to see if they can fix their offensive struggles from Saturday in this game as the Mountaineers come to visit them.
West Virginia vs. Iowa State Betting Odds
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- Spread: Iowa State Cyclones -3.5
- Over/Under: 134.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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West Virginia vs. Iowa State all-time series
The Mountaineers and the Cyclones have played each other 22 times since both teams were classified as major schools. West Virginia has the advantage in the series with a 13-9 record against Iowa State. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Feb. 8th when West Virginia won 76-71. In the win Kedrian Johnson and Emmitt Matthews Jr. combined for 42 points. Johnson had 22 points and 6 assists. Matthews Jr. had 20 points and went 7-10 from the floor.
West Virginia vs. Iowa State Trends
– West Virginia is 4-6 ATS on the road this year.
– Iowa State is 9-6 ATS at home this year.
– The Mountaineers are 7-9 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Cyclones are 8-8 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Mountaineers are 7-5 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Cyclones are 4-6 ATS following a loss this year.
West Virginia vs. Iowa State Prediction
I like West Virginia in this spot. Iowa State these last couple weeks have looked awful. I think the Mountaineers steal this game on the road. They match up well against the Cyclones. I think Stevenson, Johnson, and Mitchell all have a great game and get the job done against Iowa State. I think West Virginia wins 68-60 in this game.
West Virginia vs Iowa State Pick: The West Virginia Mountaineers cover the spread (+3.5).
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