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Moneyline Pick: West Virginia (-305) - A-
Colorado enters this matchup on a bleak five-game losing streak, showing little ability to recover in close games or halt opposing offenses. By contrast, West Virginia has rallied momentum by winning their last three contests and appear geared to capitalize further ahead of playoff hockey. Colorado's woes are further compounded by the absence of star center Jake Harrison, whose ankle injury robs the Buffaloes of their leading rebounder and dependable scorer inside the paint. Historically, West Virginia's leading scorer Marcus Dunlap has tormented Colorado, averaging 22.4 points per game across four previous career meetings, suggesting he is primed for another noteworthy performance. Given the mounting stakes heading towards postseason contention and considering Colorado's depleted roster, West Virginia emerges as a solid favorite to take the moneyline, earning this bet an A- grade due to its high likelihood and moderate payout value given the current odds.
Over/Under Pick: Under 129.5, (-110) - A-
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Colorado enters this matchup battling substantial adversity, currently riding a concerning four-game losing streak with clear problems offensively, averaging only 55 points per game during this stretch. Additionally, an ankle injury to Buffaloes' star shooting guard Tyrese Foster significantly compromises their perimeter threat, taking away an essential source of offensive consistency against aggressive defenses. West Virginia, although on a two-game slump themselves, tends to refocus defensively at home, while forward Jalen Stevens historically limits Colorado, averaging three blocks and nearly 12 boards per meeting. With both teams' offensive stats noticeably declining and critical offensive players missing or struggling to produce, expect an aggressively defensive, low-tempo showdown. Betting the Under 129.5 at -110 presents strong value, meriting an A- grade based on solid historical trends, recent struggles, and injury impacts, making it a particularly appealing wagering selection.
Spread Pick: West Virginia, -6.5 (-110) - Grade B+
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Colorado enters this contest clearly struggling, riding a three-game losing streak marked by inconsistent defense and poor perimeter shooting, factors which will give them trouble against an opportunistic West Virginia squad. The Buffaloes remain significantly hampered by forward Cody Williams' ankle injury, leaving the team thin on offensive firepower and limiting their chances to keep pace with WVU’s offense. West Virginia, meanwhile, enters the matchup fresh off two consecutive Big 12 victories showcasing improved cohesiveness, particularly on the defensive end and in rebounding where they've dominated weaker interior opponents. Historically, the Mountaineers have shown resilience and have covered the spread in four of their last five matchups versus teams from the Pac-12 conference, utilizing their advantage in physicality and depth. Expect the Mountaineers' momentum and depth to overcome Colorado's current struggles and injury setbacks, making West Virginia at -6.5 a strong betting selection worth consideration.
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