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BYU vs. West Virginia prediction: Why BYU is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get BYU vs West Virginia predictions for college basketball Saturday.
West Virginia and BYU will meet in men's college basketball action at Hope Coliseum on Saturday, with tipoff at 5:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts BYU as the most likely winner of the BYU 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.
BYU 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 matchup between BYU and West Virginia 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives BYU a 61% chance of defeating West Virginia. Our predicted final score has BYU winning 72-69.
According to our model, West Virginia (+3.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
BYU 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 | BYU | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-108) | +3.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -154 | +140 |
| Total | o141.5 (-105) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
BYU 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 | West Virginia +3.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | BYU | -154 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is West Virginia +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
BYU vs. West Virginia game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between West Virginia and BYU at Hope Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 5:30 PM ET.
- Who: BYU vs. West Virginia
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM ET/2:30PM PT
- Venue: Hope Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict BYU, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat West Virginia on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate BYU vs. West Virginia insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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