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Baylor vs. West Virginia prediction: Why West Virginia is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Baylor vs West Virginia predictions for college basketball Saturday.
West Virginia and Baylor are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Hope Coliseum on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts West Virginia as the most likely winner of the Baylor vs. West Virginia game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Baylor vs. West Virginia prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Baylor and West Virginia 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives West Virginia a 56% chance of beating Baylor. Our predicted final score has West Virginia winning 69-68.
According to our model, Baylor (+1.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 138.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Baylor vs. West Virginia odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Baylor | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -142 |
| Total | o138.5 (-115) | u138.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Baylor vs. West Virginia picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Baylor +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Baylor | +124 |
| Total | Under 138.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Baylor +1.5 at the spread.
Baylor vs. West Virginia game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between West Virginia and Baylor at Hope Coliseum is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Baylor vs. West Virginia
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Hope Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict West Virginia, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Baylor on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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