The Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2) look to extend their six-game winning streak against the West Virginia Mountaineers (5-3) at WVU Coliseum. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Free Prediction
The last time Pitt played, they beat the Youngstown State Penguins, 69-53. The Panthers had a much better free throw rate (0.236 vs. 0.134) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.328). Pittsburgh received a boost from Xavier Johnson, who had 16 points, six assists and five rebounds.
The Mountaineers fell to the Buffalo Bulls in their last matchup, 99-94. Buffalo’s 10.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over West Virginia, who had a rate of 18.9. With 22 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Lamont West led West Virginia in scoring.
The Mountaineers won the lone contest against Pitt last season, 69-60. The Mountaineers’ 12.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Panthers, who had a mark of 18.8.
West Virginia could own the offensive glass in this meeting. Since last season, the Mountaineers rank 12th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 percent), while Pittsburgh ranks 321st in defensive rebounding percentage (67.2 percent). Moreover, the Panthers rank 289th in turnover percentage (20.5 percent), while the Mountaineers rank 22nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.8 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
West Virginia ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.8) while Pittsburgh ranks 283rd (32.9).
The Mountaineers rank 29th in steals per game (7.8) while the Panthers rank 257th (4.6).
West Virginia ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.2) while Pittsburgh ranks 223rd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
The Mountaineers rank 61st in assists per game (15.3) while the Panthers rank 234th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
West Virginia ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
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