The 13th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers (17-4, 5-3 Big 12) welcome the Iowa State Cyclones (9-12, 2-6 Big 12) to WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers look to continue their 13-game home winning streak, while the Cyclones try to end their six-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Mountaineers defeated the Kansas State Wildcats, 66-57, while the Cyclones lost to the Texas Longhorns, 72-68.
The Mountaineers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 27.8) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.483). Iowa State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 20.6). West Virginia rallied around Derek Culver, who put up 19 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton played a key role for Iowa State with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Mountaineers won the last game 90-75. West Virginia’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Mountaineers had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 13), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 21) and total rebounds (44 vs. 34). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
West Virginia could own the offensive glass in this matchup. The Mountaineers currently rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (40.1 percent), while Iowa State ranks 295th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.0 percent).
Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- West Virginia averages 41.2 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Iowa State ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- The Cyclones rank 55th in steals per game (7.7) while the Mountaineers rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Iowa State ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while West Virginia ranks 79th (3.7).
- The Cyclones rank 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Mountaineers rank 259th (17.9).
- West Virginia ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Iowa State ranks 144th (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 12.0 for the season.
