<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Wildcats. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -1.5 to win at home against West Virginia.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for West Virginia as Away Dogs</h3><h3>West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>West Virginia fell to 13-5 on the season after a 65-57 home loss to Arizona State on Tuesday. The Mountaineers were -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>Trailing 24-23 at halftime, West Virginia scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41 points, leading to the loss.</p><p>West Virginia struggled offensively in their latest game, shooting just 31% from the field and 13.8% from three-point range, connecting on only 4 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, but they did manage to hit 85% of their free throws, going 17 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>Basheer Jihad led the way with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from deep. Jayden Quaintance added 15 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots. Javon Small struggled from the field, shooting 18.2% and missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>West Virginia's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 29 attempts, a 13% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, West Virginia's opponent shot 48%, making 14 of 29 two-point attempts. The Mountaineers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts for 85%. West Virginia gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Wildcats Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Kansas State dropped to 7-11 on the season after a 70-62 loss to Baylor on Wednesday. The Wildcats, who were +11.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Kansas State led 30-26 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The Wildcats will need to tighten up defensively to turn their season around.</p><p>Kansas State put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds, with 16 assists as a team.</p> <p>VJ Edgecombe led the Wildcats with 30 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Jalen Celestine added 18 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Despite Kansas State's strong defensive effort, they allowed 70 points in their last game. The Wildcats held their opponent to 37% shooting overall, as they went 21/56 from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 11 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts, an 81% success rate.</p>

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