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Colorado Buffaloes vs West Virginia Mountaineers Pick – 3/12/2025
The Colorado Buffaloes and the West Virginia Mountaineers are set to face off in the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This matchup features the No. 16 seed Buffaloes (13-19, 3-17 Big 12) against the No. 8 seed Mountaineers (19-12, 10-10 Big 12). Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.
Colorado Buffaloes vs West Virginia Mountaineers Game Preview
West Virginia enters the tournament with a balanced performance, averaging 68.4 points per game while allowing 64.7 points to opponents. Their leading scorer, Javon Small, contributes 18.5 points per game, ranking 57th nationally. The Mountaineers have a scoring differential of +3.7 points per game, indicating a solid edge over their opponents.
On the other hand, Colorado has faced challenges this season, averaging 70.1 points per game but conceding 71.7 points to opponents, resulting in a -1.6 scoring differential. Julian Hammond III leads the Buffaloes with 12.7 points per game, placing him 577th in the nation. Notably, Colorado has struggled on the road, with a 1-12 record away from home.
Betting Insights
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, West Virginia is favored by 5.5 points, with a moneyline of -250, implying a 71.4% chance of victory. Colorado's moneyline stands at +202, suggesting a 28.6% probability of an upset. The over/under for the game is set at 129.5 points.
Betting Trends
- West Virginia has covered the spread in 15 of 31 games this season.
- Colorado holds a 15-17-0 record against the spread.
- The Mountaineers have a 58.3% success rate covering the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- Colorado covers the spread 43.8% of the time as an underdog of 5.5 points or more.
- In conference play, West Virginia is 10-11-0 against the spread, while Colorado is 9-13-0.
Colorado Buffaloes vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction
Considering the statistical advantages and betting trends, West Virginia appears to have the upper hand in this matchup. Their superior scoring differential, combined with Colorado's struggles on the road, suggests that the Mountaineers are well-positioned to secure a victory. Bettors might find value in backing West Virginia to cover the 5.5-point spread and considering the over on the 129.5 total points line, given both teams' recent scoring patterns.
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