The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Pittsburgh and West Virginia on Saturday, with the host Panthers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Pittsburgh Panthers in this one found them listed as 13-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Mountaineers was expected to move the line.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Panthers sit at 5-4 (3-4 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the West Virginia Mountaineers are currently 8-1 (3-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Pittsburgh is 2-5 OU, and West Virginia is 4-3 OU.
The Pittsburgh Panthers sit at No. 294 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the West Virginia Mountaineers sit at No. 11 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and West Virginia is ranked No. 39 in NCAA basketball at 40.44 per game. Contrast that with Pittsburgh's No. 215 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Pittsburgh is the No. 138-ranked team in the country at 7.57 per game, while West Virginia rates No. 60 at 9.14 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jevon Carter scored 23 points and helped out with 10 rebounds for West Virginia on Tuesday, leading the Mountaineers to a 68-61 victory over Virginia at WVU Colliseum.
Pittsburgh earned a 82-78 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Tuesday, getting 23 points from Marcus Carr at Petersen Events Center.
Next Betting Matchups
West Virginia home to Coppin State, Wednesday, December 20th
Pittsburgh at McNeese State, Saturday, December 16th