Iowa State vs West Virginia Basketball Odds

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The Cyclones will play the Mountaineers on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:00 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, Iowa State and West Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 18th, 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, Iowa State currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for West Virginia is 97.33.
  • Away Iowa State - Iowa State starts this game with a 3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home West Virginia - West Virginia meets Iowa State boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Iowa State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with West Virginia now standing 2nd (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Iowa State has a 0.938 overall win percentage, with West Virginia matching up with a 0.750 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Iowa State currently possesses 15-1 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, West Virginia has tallied a 12-4 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Iowa State (15-1) faces West Virginia (12-4) in magical matchup.

Big 12 clash crucial for conference tournament seeds. Iowa State 5-0, West Virginia 3-2.

Iowa State on winning streak, West Virginia on losing streak. Cast your bets!

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Abra-cadabra!

Best Cyclones at Mountaineers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

West Virginia		Favorite

Iowa State
+6.5 -110 BetMGM
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-6.5 -110 BetMGM
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Iowa State has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. West Virginia has a +6.5 -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
136.5 o -115 BetMGM
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136.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 136.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 136.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

West Virginia		Favorite

Iowa State
+220 BetMGM
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-275 BetMGM
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Iowa State is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Iowa State at BetMGM. West Virginia is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on West Virginia. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Iowa State vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Iowa State is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while West Virginia is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Iowa State vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 136.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 136.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Iowa State vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Iowa State is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and West Virginia is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Iowa State
West Virginia
1/18/25 5:00pm EST
-6.5 -110+6.5 -110
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Underdog West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 West Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

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

A -6.5 Iowa State favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Iowa State at West Virginia Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Iowa State
West Virginia
First to 5 Points
1/18/25 5:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
Iowa State
West Virginia
First to 10 Points
1/18/25 5:00pm EST
-160+115Bet
Iowa State
West Virginia
First to 15 Points
1/18/25 5:00pm EST
-175+125Bet
Iowa State
West Virginia
Game to Overtime
1/18/25 5:00pm EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Iowa State, West Virginia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#3 Iowa State16-20.88911-03-16-1+0.50.857W1
#23 West Virginia13-50.7229-22-24-3+2.50.571L1

Iowa State & 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.

Iowa State Championship Odds
2024-25 Iowa State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Iowa State		+1200
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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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Iowa State & West Virginia Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Iowa State 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 Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 5:00 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.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

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

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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