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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers return home to Morgantown to face the Kansas State Wildcats in a Big 12 matchup. West Virginia has shown resilience, earning a road win at Arizona State before running into No. 1 Arizona, while Kansas State continues to slide with six losses in its last seven games. With the Mountaineers favored and the Wildcats desperate to stop their skid, this contest highlights a clash between steady improvement and a team searching for answers.
Line Movement and Odds
West Virginia enters as the favorite, but Kansas State’s scoring leader PJ Haggerty makes this line worth monitoring. Current market:
- West Virginia Spread: -7.5 (-110)
- Kansas State Spread: +7.5 (-110)
- West Virginia MoneyLine: -310
- Kansas State MoneyLine: +245
- Total: 148.5 (-110)
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Matchup Breakdown
West Virginia Outlook
The Mountaineers average 73.8 points per game, with Honor Huff, Treysen Eaglestaff, Brenen Lorient, and Chance Moore leading a balanced attack. Huff’s 16.3 points per game highlight his consistency, while Lorient’s 26 blocks showcase his defensive presence. West Virginia’s efficiency (13-7 overall record; 4-3 Big 12; recent road win at Arizona State) underscores their strengths. Their ability to spread the scoring load makes them a dangerous favorite at home.
Kansas State Outlook
The Wildcats average 74.1 points per game, with PJ Haggerty, Dai Dai Ames, and Arthur Kaluma driving production. Haggerty’s 23.4 points per game rank him among the nation’s top scorers, while Ames and Kaluma provide secondary scoring. Kansas State’s struggles (10-10 overall record; 1-6 Big 12; six losses in last seven games) underscore their weaknesses. Their ability to rely on Haggerty’s scoring makes them competitive but vulnerable.
Key Factors
This matchup may hinge on defensive execution and secondary scoring. West Virginia thrives on balanced contributions and defensive connectivity, while Kansas State must rely heavily on Haggerty’s scoring to stay close. Execution in the final minutes will likely decide the margin.
Injuries / Availability
West Virginia: The Mountaineers report no fresh injury concerns heading into Tuesday’s contest.
Kansas State: The Wildcats are expected to have their full rotation available.
Environment
WVU Coliseum has been a reliable venue for West Virginia, where they’ve gone 9-2 this season. Kansas State, however, has struggled in Big 12 play, making this a clash of home dominance versus visiting inconsistency.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: West Virginia 77, Kansas State 69
- West Virginia -7.5 → Best Bet. Their balanced scoring and home-court advantage suggest they can cover the spread.
- Under 148.5 → Total play. Both teams’ pace points toward a combined score below the line.
West Virginia’s depth and home-court advantage should carry them to victory, while Kansas State’s reliance on Haggerty keeps the spread in play. Expect a moderately high-scoring contest with totals landing just under the posted number.
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