Spread & Over/Under Predictions for WVU at Cincinnati

Can the Mountaineers cover the spread?

Each game day, we will release an article on our thoughts on the spread and the over/under of West Virginia games. The star ratings next to the play describe the overall confidence in that particular play.

Star ratings:

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: Cincinnati -10.5

4-star play on West Virginia covering (+10.5): Jesse Edwards gave this team fits back in late January and the man is coming off a game where he finished with 36 points and 14 boards - not good news for Cincinnati. The Bearcats haven't beaten anyone by this spread since January 27th and are just 3-5 at home in Big 12 play, winning by an average of 5.6 per game. If Oklahoma State can waltz in there and win, I like West Virginia's chances to at the very least, cover the double digit spread.

Over/Under: 146.5

1-star play on the over: This was a defensive struggle the first time these two met and yes, I know I typically lean to the under when West Virginia is on the road but I'm going against the grain here. WVU's defense has been horrendous all season long and they did put up 79 in regulation in their last road game. The over has cashed in four of the last six Cincinnati games... make it five of the last seven.

Last year's picks:

ATS record: 11-19 (38%)

O/U record: 18-12 (59%)

Overall: 29-31 (48%)

What the ESPN BPI Says About WVU at Cincinnati