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West Virginia vs. Cincinnati prediction: Why West Virginia is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get West Virginia vs Cincinnati predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Cincinnati will square off with the favored West Virginia in women's college basketball action at Fifth Third Arena on Sunday, commencing at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts West Virginia as the most likely winner of the West Virginia vs. Cincinnati game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
West Virginia vs. Cincinnati prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's women's basketball game between West Virginia and Cincinnati 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives West Virginia a 95% chance of defeating Cincinnati.
According to our model, the 135.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
West Virginia vs. Cincinnati odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | West Virginia | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -16.5 (-110) | +16.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -2083 | +1100 |
| Total | o135.5 (-108) | u135.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
West Virginia vs. Cincinnati 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 -16.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | West Virginia | -2083 |
| Total | Over 135.5 | -108 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is West Virginia to win.
West Virginia vs. Cincinnati game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball matchup between Cincinnati and West Virginia at Fifth Third Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: West Virginia vs. Cincinnati
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Fifth Third Arena
Conclusion
We predict West Virginia, with a 95% win probability, will likely beat Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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