Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Cyclones vs. Mountaineers CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(16-7) Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (13-9)
Date: Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, WV
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Iowa State +2.5 | West Virginia -2.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Iowa State +125 | West Virginia -145
CBB Betting Total: 130
Iowa State and West Virginia will both be looking to snap losing skids when they square off on Tuesday night from Morgantown, West Virginia.
The Cyclones are coming off consecutive losses to ranked opponents, while West Virginia is amidst a seven-game losing streak.
This is the first meeting between these teams this season.
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State got off to a 12-0 start this season, but it has been unable to maintain that level of play against Big 12 opponents. The Cyclones have lost 7 of their 10 conference games, including consecutive setbacks against then-No. 10 Kansas and then-No. 23 Texas.
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has Iowa State listed as a No. 7-seed in his latest update. The Cyclones only have one ranked opponent left on their schedule, so they need to take care of business in t
They rely heavily on their defense, as they are No. 136 in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency ratings. Their primary weakness has been their ball handling, as they are No. 295 in turnover rate. They are also struggling with their perimeter shooting, knocking down just 31.9% of their attempts.
Guard Izaiah Brockington leads Iowa State with 16.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Guard Tyrese Hunter is also in double figures, scoring 10.5 points and dishing out a team-best 4.4 assists per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia has followed a similar trajectory to Iowa State this season. It raced out to a 13-2 start that included a pair of conference wins. The Mountaineers have been unable to hold up against the teams at the top of the Big 12 since then, losing 7 straight games coming into this contest.
They have faced ranked teams in 5 of their last 6 conference games, with the lone unranked team being Oklahoma. West Virginia is currently outside of the NCAA Tournament picture in most simulations.
The Mountaineers are much better on defense then offense, as they are ranked No. 106 in adjusted offensive efficiency. They are not shooting the ball well from anywhere on the court, listed outside the top 240 in 2-point, 3-point and free throw percentages.
The Mountaineers could be without their leading scorer once again, as Taz Sherman is questionable with a concussion that he suffered against Baylor last Monday. If Sherman (18.9 PPG) is unable to go, it would leave guard Sean McNeil (13.5 PPG) as the team’s only double-digit scorer.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in last 6 games
- Iowa State is 2-4 SU in last 6 games
- West Virginia is 1-6 ATS in last 7 games
- West Virginia is 0-7 SU in last 7 games
4* Free Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers CBB Betting Pick: Iowa State ATS
This line is implying that both teams are fully healthy, which is not the case. While Sherman could still return in time for Tuesday’s game, he has not practiced with the team since last Monday’s concussion. He can be West Virginia’s entire offense at times, so I do not want to wager on the Mountaineers with his availability/productivity in question.
Iowa State is built to play well on the road, as it has a lot of experience and relies on its defense. These teams play similar styles, but Iowa State is much better on the offensive end and shoot better from nearly everywhere.
The Cyclones should be able to pull off the upset win on Tuesday night.
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