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West Virginia vs. Arizona prediction: Why Arizona is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get West Virginia vs Arizona predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET as West Virginia locks horns with Arizona in men's college basketball action at McKale Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Arizona as the most likely winner of the West Virginia vs. Arizona game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
West Virginia vs. Arizona prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between West Virginia and Arizona 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Arizona a 95% chance of defeating West Virginia. Our predicted final score has Arizona winning 85-66.
According to our model, Arizona (-17.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 59% chance of going over.
West Virginia vs. Arizona odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | West Virginia | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +17.5 (-102) | -17.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2800 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
West Virginia vs. Arizona picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Arizona -17.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Arizona | -2800 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
West Virginia vs. Arizona game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Arizona and West Virginia at McKale Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: West Virginia vs. Arizona
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: McKale Center
Conclusion
We predict Arizona, with a 95% win probability, will likely beat West Virginia on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate West Virginia vs. Arizona insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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