The Texas Longhorns (13-10, 5-5 Big 12) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers (10-13, 2-8 Big 12) at WVU Coliseum. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Texas Longhorns vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Free Prediction
In the Longhorns’ last contest, they beat the Baylor Bears, 84-72. The Longhorns had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.449 (above their season average of 0.207) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 14.9). Matt Coleman III fueled Texas with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Mountaineers lost big to the No. 18 Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last contest, 81-50. Texas Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over West Virginia. The Red Raiders had a rate of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.522), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.269 (below their season average of 0.485). With 23 points on 4-for-10 shooting, Derek Culver was the game’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Coleman III scored a game-high 17 points in the first game, in which the Longhorns beat the Mountaineers 61-54. Texas’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over West Virginia. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.310, while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.180.
The offense of West Virginia (240th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 102.5) will clash against the top-notch defense of Texas (97th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 99.1). The Longhorns should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while West Virginia ranks 203rd (8.6).
The Mountaineers rank 27th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Longhorns rank 181st (34.9).
Texas ranks 30th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while West Virginia ranks 138th (13.2).
The Longhorns average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. The Mountaineers rank 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Texas ranks 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while West Virginia ranks 72nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.6).
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The Longhorns’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.6 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
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