Houston vs West Virginia Basketball Odds

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The Cougars will play the Mountaineers on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Houston and West Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Houston currently has a 99.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for West Virginia is 94.67.
  • Away Houston - Houston starts this game with a 4-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home West Virginia - West Virginia meets Houston boasting a 9-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Houston currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with West Virginia now standing 6th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Houston has a 0.842 overall win percentage, with West Virginia matching up with a 0.684 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Houston currently possesses 16-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, West Virginia has tallied a 13-6 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Houston vs. West Virginia in a magical battle on Wednesday.

Houston 16-3, West Virginia 13-6. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

Houston 8-0 in Big 12, while West Virginia struggles at 4-4. Current streaks differ.

Review the tables below for the best point spread, total, and moneylines.

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We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Good luck!

Best Cougars at Mountaineers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

West Virginia		Favorite

Houston
+9.5 -110 BetMGM
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-9.5 -110 BetMGM
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Houston has a -9.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. West Virginia has a +9.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. West Virginia is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
123.5 o -110 BetMGM
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123.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 123.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 123.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

West Virginia		Favorite

Houston
+340 BetMGM
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-450 BetMGM
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Houston is the -450 moneyline favorite. Risk $450 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. West Virginia is the +340 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $340 on West Virginia. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025?

Houston is a -9.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while West Virginia is a +9.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025?

The best over line is 123.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 123.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025?

Houston is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and West Virginia is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Houston
West Virginia
1/29/25 7:00pm EST
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Underdog West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +9.5 West Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -9.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Houston at West Virginia Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Houston
West Virginia
First to 5 Points
1/29/25 7:00pm EST
-160+118Bet
Houston
West Virginia
First to 10 Points
1/29/25 7:00pm EST
-200+140Bet
Houston
West Virginia
First to 15 Points
1/29/25 7:00pm EST
-220+155Bet
Houston
West Virginia
Game to Overtime
1/29/25 7:00pm EST
Yes +950No -5000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston, West Virginia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#6 Houston17-30.85011-05-09-0-1.000W13
West Virginia13-70.6509-32-34-5+50.444L3

Houston & West Virginia Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Houston Championship Odds
2024-25 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Houston		+850
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West Virginia Championship Odds
2024-25 West Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
West Virginia		+10000
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Houston & West Virginia Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Houston vs West Virginia College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston vs West Virginia Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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