Unranked West Virginia heads to Lawrence to face #7 Kansas on Tuesday afternoon. The game is at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Can Kansas cover the 12.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our West Virginia vs. Kansas prediction.
The West Virginia Mountaineers are 9-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-5 ATS this season.
The Kansas Jayhawks are 9-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-5 ATS this season.
West Virginia vs. Kansas Matchup & Betting Odds
603 West Virginia Mountaineers (+12.5) at 604 Kansas Jayhawks (-12.5); o/u 142.5
2:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
TV: ESPN+
West Virginia vs. Kansas Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 69% of public bettors are currently backing West Virginia when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
West Virginia Mountaineers Game Notes
Mountaineers guard Javon Small was tremendous in his team’s 67-46 win over Mercyhurst on December 22nd. In that game, the Oklahoma State transfer put up 19 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal, and a made three-pointer. Small shot 6 of 14 from the floor and 6 of 7 from the foul line in the victory.
West Virginia center Eduardo Andre provided a spark off the bench in his club’s game a week and a half ago. The 6’11” senior racked up 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal in 24 minutes of playing time. Andre is shooting 81.8% from the field this season.
Kansas Jayhawks Game Notes
Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo was excellent in his team’s 87-53 win over Brown on December 22nd. The South Dakota State transfer recorded 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, and a blocked shot across 26 minutes. Mayo hit 10 of 15 shots from the floor and converted 5 of 8 three-point attempts in the win.
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson posted a double-double in his team’s game two Sundays ago. The Michigan transfer logged 15 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocked shots. Dickinson is leading the team in scoring this season with 15.5 points per contest.
West Virginia vs. Kansas CBB Betting Trends
West Virginia is 2-8 ATS as a road underdog since the start of last season.
The Mountaineers are 5-12 ATS after a win since the beginning of last season.
Kansas is 12-10-1 ATS as the home team since the start of last season.
Kansas is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against West Virginia.
West Virginia vs. Kansas CBB Prediction:
This is a good spot for the Jayhawks. Kansas will be favored at home in this Big 12 showdown. The Jayhawks are 97-88-5 ATS as the home team and 191-177-5 ATS as a favorite since the start of the 2012 season. What’s more, Kansas is 125-113-4 ATS in conference games since the beginning of the 2012 season. The Jayhawks have also been playing well against the number of late. Kansas is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Kansas was favored in 5 of those 6 contests. The Jayhawks are favored again here, and I like them to win big on New Year’s Eve in Lawrence. I’m laying the points with Kansas in this one.