Spread, Over/Under, & Predictions for West Virginia vs. Colorado

West Virginia enters tonight's game as 5.5-point favorites.

Jan 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) looks to pass while defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Saturday evening, West Virginia will take the court sporting a new white throwback uniform that has fans begging for it to be the team's new permanent home set. There's something about a new uniform that always tends to bring an extra spark of energy, which we witnessed a year ago when the Mountaineers took down No. 2 Iowa State in the Jerry West-era throwbacks.

How will things go this evening? Here are my predictions for today's game. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Spread: West Virginia -5.5

Prediction: Colorado covers.

I think West Virginia wins the game, but it's going to be a one or two-possession game at the end. The Buffs may struggle mightily on the defensive end of the floor, but they know how to fill it up. So far this season, they're averaging 84.5 points per game. As strong as West Virginia's defense is, they're going to make shots and stay within reach, as long as they don't turn the ball over at an alarming rate.

Over/Under:  145.5

Prediction: Under

Offense doesn't always travel, so in a game where two different styles clash, I'll lean to West Virginia's pace taking over the game, leading to fewer possessions and ultimately a game that ends somewhere in the 60s/low 70s at most. All it takes is one or two three-to-four-minute droughts where Colorado can't buy a shot, and this one should stay way under the 145.5 number.

Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. After the game, head over to our YouTube page (West Virginia On SI) for the Mountaineer Postgame Show, where we'll take a look at the final numbers, talk about the positives, what needs to improve, and much more.

Note: Our predictions are not to be taken as gambling advice. These predictions are simply to give an opinion on what we think will happen in this week's game.

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