UCF vs West Virginia Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 6)

• The Knights have lost their last two games in league play.
• The Mountaineers boast a 14-3 record at home.
• This marks the sixth all-time matchup between the two Big 12 squads.

The Big 12 is set for an interesting showdown on March 6 when the West Virginia Mountaineers host the UCF Knights. The hosts stand tall as the slight favorite, paving the way for factors to play in effect as the better team will emerge on the court.

How to Watch

• When: Friday, March 6, 8 pm ET
• Where: Hope Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia
• How to Watch: CBS Sports Network

NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines

Game Preview

The Knights (20-9, 9-8 Big 12) find themselves in the middle of the conference standings, losing their last two matchups against Baylor and Oklahoma State. UCF is 9-1 in games where the Knights shoot at or better than the Division 1 game averages for field goals made (27), field goals attempted (59), and field goal percentage (45.3%). Defense has been a defining strength for UCF, while holding its opponents under 80 points, with an 13-2 record in those matches. Riley Kugel leads the attack with averages of 14.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Jamichael Stillwell presents himself as a double-double threat with 11.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.

The Mountaineers (17-13, 8-9 Big 12) are also in the middle of the Big 12 standings, trailing BYU and UCF in the tournament picture. With a victory against the Knights, WVU will finish either seventh or eighth in the Big 12 standings, as opposed to ninth or 10th with a loss. Honor Huff is the most explosive scorer on the team with his perimeter shooting, averaging 15.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest that includes 102 triples made on a 35.7% clip.

UCF vs West Virginia Head-to-Head

The two programs have had five meetings in their history, and the result is 4-1 for the Mountaineers. The last matchup was in February this year when West Virginia won 74-67 on the road.

UCF vs West Virginia Predictions

UCF will have a lot of difficulty keeping Honor Huff off the 3-point line. He has helped West Virginia be a solid squad in the conference, giving them a chance to make a run in the Big 12 Tournament. And considering the homecourt advantage the Mountaineers have, they will look to end their home slate on a strong note. Our betting pick here is the Mountaineers to defend a 4-point spread.

• Free NCAAB pick: West Virginia Mountaineers -4