Kansas vs West Virginia Basketball Odds

The Jayhawks will play the Mountaineers on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Kansas and West Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Kansas currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for West Virginia is 96.67.
  • Away Kansas - Kansas starts this game with a 2-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home West Virginia - West Virginia meets Kansas boasting a 6-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Kansas currently ranks 1st (0.750) in the Big 12 Conference, with West Virginia now standing 3rd (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Kansas has a 0.882 overall win percentage, with West Virginia, matching up with a 0.353 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Kansas currently possesses 15-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, West Virginia has tallied a 6-11 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Moneyline Mage
Moneyline Mage

Attention, spellbinding basketball enthusiasts! On Saturday, January 20th, 2024, prepare your enchanted orbs for a mystical clash between the away team, Kansas, and the home team, West Virginia. Kansas boasts an impressive 15-2 overall standing, while West Virginia struggles with a 6-11 record this season.

Conference records hold great significance, as they determine the seeds for the thrilling conference tournament. Kansas displays their magical prowess with a commendable 3-1 standing in the Big 12 Conference. Conversely, West Virginia's enchantments seem to falter, as they hold a lackluster 1-3 conference standing.

Kansas arrives with a victorious aura, having won their last two games. However, West Virginia's spells were shattered in their previous encounter, resulting in a loss. Will Kansas continue their winning streak or will West Virginia conjure a remarkable upset?

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. For a glimpse into each team's destiny, we've also listed their futures odds and current standings below.

So, gather your wands, summon your allies, and witness a mesmerizing battle on the court. Kansas and West Virginia are set to weave spells with their dribbles, passes, and triumphant shots. May the magic be with them!

Best Jayhawks at Mountaineers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

West Virginia
Favorite

Kansas
Kansas has a -9.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. West Virginia has a +9.5 -105 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
BetMGM has the best over line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

West Virginia
Favorite

Kansas
Kansas is the -550 moneyline favorite. Risk $550 to win $100 on Kansas at BetMGM. West Virginia is the +400 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $400 on West Virginia. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kansas vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Kansas is a -9.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while West Virginia is a +9.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kansas vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

The best over line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kansas vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Kansas is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and West Virginia is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Kansas
West Virginia
1/20/24 4:00pm EST
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Underdog West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 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 Kansas - Kansas bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

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

Kansas at West Virginia Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Kansas
West Virginia
First to 5 Points
1/20/24 4:00pm EST
-160+115Bet
Kansas
West Virginia
First to 10 Points
1/20/24 4:00pm EST
-185+130Bet
Kansas
West Virginia
First to 15 Points
1/20/24 4:00pm EST
-210+145Bet
Kansas
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kansas, West Virginia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#19 Kansas23-110.67615-13-710-8+50.556L1
West Virginia9-230.2819-90-94-14+110.222L6

Kansas & 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.

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

Team
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Kansas
+1100
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West Virginia Championship Odds
2024-25 West Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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West Virginia
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Kansas & West Virginia Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Kansas 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 20th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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