West Virginia vs Baylor Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Feb 2025

We’re bullish about Baylor on the spread at -8.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against West Virginia and you can get -114.

West Virginia Mountaineers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Brigham Young Cougars by a 73-69 scoreline.

Baylor Bears lost on the road in their last game. Houston Cougars won 76-65.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Baylor won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 94-81 triumph when facing West Virginia. Baylor have triumphed in their previous six matchups against West Virginia. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Baylor	7-2	799	715	84	6-1	1-1	1W
West Virginia	8-3	816	642	174	8-1	0-2	1W

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West Virginia vs Baylor Prediction & Picks

We expect Baylor to cover the -8.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -114 for this college showdown.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key West Virginia vs Baylor stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Baylor in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Baylor in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Baylor in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by WVU in 2 consecutive games against Baylor.

Baylor -8.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

Our Game Prediction

Baylor -8.5 @ -114 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Norchad Omier Over 16.5 Points -115

Norchad Omier (Baylor) is available at -115 to score Over 16.5 points. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.

Latest Norchad Omier Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-111

Under 16.5

-116

Assists

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-152

Rebounds

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-120

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Jeremy Roach Over 8.5 Points -135

Jeremy Roach (Baylor) is available at -135 to record Over 8.5 points. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Jeremy Roach Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-120

Assists

Over 2.5

+146

Under 2.5

-192

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-116

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Correct Score Prediction

West Virginia 63 - 75 Baylor

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try Baylor to win 75-63 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

West Virginia vs Baylor Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With an estimated 82% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -455 betting odds about Baylor triumphing in this college game. West Virginia are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +350.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 135.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 135.5 at -115.

You can back Baylor to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -250 to achieve this, with WVU +175 to win the race to this total.

The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

WVU

+350

Baylor

-455

Point Spread

WVU +8.5

-105

Baylor -8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 135.5

-105

Over 135.5

-115

Javon Small is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -105 that he gets Over 17.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Javon Small (WVU)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Norchad Omier (Baylor)

Over 16.5

-111

Under 16.5

-116

VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)

Over 14.5

-112

Under 14.5

-115

Jeremy Roach (Baylor)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-120

Toby Okani (WVU)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-108

Amani Hansberry (WVU)

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-112

Jonathan Powell (WVU)

Over 8.5

-110

Under 8.5

-118

Javon Small (WVU)

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-135

VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+108

Jeremy Roach (Baylor)

Over 2.5

+146

Under 2.5

-192

Amani Hansberry (WVU)

Over 2.5

+141

Under 2.5

-185

Norchad Omier (Baylor)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-152

Toby Okani (WVU)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-143

Norchad Omier (Baylor)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-120

Amani Hansberry (WVU)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-143

VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+108

Toby Okani (WVU)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-108

Javon Small (WVU)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-118

Jonathan Powell (WVU)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-118

Jeremy Roach (Baylor)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-116

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

West Virginia Stats

Baylor Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 127.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 133.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.60 pts and allowed 64.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 133.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.20 pts and allowed 62.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	10-0	917	643	274	7-0	3-0	10W
Arizona	8-0	708	537	171	6-0	2-0	8W
Oklahoma State	10-0	907	764	143	7-0	3-0	10W
Houston	10-1	860	635	225	9-1	1-0	4W
Colorado	9-1	884	770	114	9-0	0-1	1W
BYU	8-1	749	608	141	6-1	2-0	5W
UCF	8-1	792	676	116	7-1	1-0	7W
Arizona State	9-2	888	810	78	6-2	3-0	3W
Baylor	7-2	799	715	84	6-1	1-1	1W
West Virginia	8-3	816	642	174	8-1	0-2	1W
Kansas	8-3	823	713	110	6-1	2-2	2W
Texas Tech	7-3	819	723	96	6-1	1-2	1L
Utah	7-3	814	787	27	7-1	0-2	1W
TCU	6-3	708	603	105	4-3	2-0	1W
Kansas State	7-4	950	848	102	6-2	1-2	2W
Cincinnati	6-4	743	670	73	6-2	0-2	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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