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West Virginia vs. Houston prediction: Houston favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/13/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get West Virginia vs Houston predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Houston will square off with West Virginia in men's college basketball action at Fertitta Center on Tuesday, beginning at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Houston as the most likely winner of the West Virginia vs. Houston game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
West Virginia vs. Houston prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between West Virginia and Houston 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Houston a 93% chance of beating West Virginia. Our predicted final score has Houston winning 73-58.
According to our model, Houston (-13.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 127.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
West Virginia vs. Houston odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | West Virginia | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-110) | -13.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +760 | -1100 |
| Total | o127.5 (-110) | u127.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
West Virginia vs. Houston picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Houston -13.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Houston | -1100 |
| Total | Over 127.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Houston -13.5 at the spread.
West Virginia vs. Houston game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Houston and West Virginia at Fertitta Center is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: West Virginia vs. Houston
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Fertitta Center
Conclusion
We predict Houston, with a 93% win probability, will likely beat West Virginia on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate West Virginia vs. Houston insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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