West Virginia vs UCF Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today
UCF (16-14) vs. West Virginia (18-12)
March 8, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: West Virginia -7.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The UCF Knights and West Virginia Mountaineers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the WVU Coliseum. Here’s a West Virginia vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a West Virginia vs UCF Pick.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights recently beat Kansas State and Oklahoma State, while losing to TCU. UCF has broken a seven-game losing streak with wins in three of its last four games.
The UCF Knights are averaging 79 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 80.1 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.9 points and 2.4 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 16.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 6 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers recently beat TCU and Utah, while losing to BYU. It’s senior night for a West Virginia roster that has nine seniors.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 68.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 64.7 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Javon Small is averaging 18.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Tucker DeVries is averaging 14.9 points and 4.9 rebounds. Amani Hansberry is dishing 1.4 assists and Toby Okani is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The West Virginia Mountaineers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The West Virginia Mountaineers are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has won each of its last 10 day games at WVU Coliseum.
- UCF has lost each of its last six road games.
- West Virginia has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games at WVU Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the UCF Knights will win
- UCF has won three of its last four games.
- UCF has won the first half in nine of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
West Virginia vs UCF Injury Report
UCF won’t have Jaylin Sellers and Cameron Simpson, while Rokas Jocius, Jordan Ivy-Curry, and Mikey Williams are questionable. West Virginia will be without Tucker DeVries and Jayden Stone.
West Virginia vs UCF Prediction
West Virginia are the better team and should be favored at home, where 12 of its 18 wins have come this season. It’s also senior night for West Virginia, so the motivation will be there. However, West Virginia has been hit or miss all year, and I’m not excited to lay a big number with the Mountaineers. You can say similar things about UCF, but the Knights have wins in three of their last four games and the offense has shown signs of life. West Virginia and UCF are inconsistent teams that can crap the bed at any moment. I also don’t believe West Virginia has the offense to win comfortably on most nights. Give me the points with UCF.
