Spread & Over/Under Predictions for WVU vs. Arizona

West Virginia enters Tuesday's contest as home dogs to the Wildcats.

West Virginia University guard Toby Okani (5), guard Joseph Yesufu (middle), and forward Amani Hansberry. / Christopher Hall - West Virginia on SI

Tuesday night, the West Virginia Mountaineers look to improve to 12-2 on the season and 3-0 in Big 12 play as they welcome the Arizona Wildcats to the WVU Coliseum.

Here are my picks for today's game. Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Star ratings (Strength of prediction):

1 Star - Not very confident
2 Star - A little confident
3 Star - Fairly confident
4 Star - Very confident
5 Star - Should be a lock to happen

Spread: Arizona -2.5

3-star play on Arizona (-2.5): West Virginia is playing really good basketball at the moment, but they're not going to go 20-0 in Big 12 play. There are more than a handful of losses on the schedule. Arizona wants payback and they're in a good spot coming off a win over Cincinnati on the road. They're catching the Wildcats at a bad time because they've had a few days to get acclimated on the East Coast and have had a couple of days to rest.

Over/Under: 143.5

3-star play on the under: Both teams scored 66 in regulation in their first meeting in the Bahamas. West Virginia's defense has improved since then, and with Tucker DeVries likely sidelined once again, the Mountaineers won't have nearly as much scoring power. This game has a first to 70 wins type of feel to it. Unders have been a good bet with West Virginia this season, and we're backing it again.

Record this season:

ATS: 6-7 (46%)
O/U: 8-5 (61%)
Overall: 14-12 (53%)

Odds Disclaimer

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

MORE STORIES FROM WEST VIRGINIA ON SI

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings + Schedule: Week of 1/6

Travis Trickett Set to Return to West Virginia, Join Rich Rodriguez's Coaching Staff

Rich Rodriguez Announces Jeff Casteel as Bandits Coach

Javon Small Collects Big 12 Player of the Week