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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Iowa State Cyclones: Cyclones Favored to Win Big in Men's Basketball Showdown

In an exciting upcoming Men's Basketball game, the Iowa State Cyclones will face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. The game is scheduled for February 24th, 2024, at 1:00 PM local time and will be broadcasted on ESPN2.


Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Tre King (0) is trapped by West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kedrian Johnson (0) and West Virginia Mountaineers forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (1) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

The betting data for this highly anticipated matchup reveals some interesting insights. According to the latest odds from various sportsbooks, the Iowa State Cyclones are heavily favored to win with a moneyline of -3000. On the other hand, the West Virginia Mountaineers have an underdog status with a moneyline of +1200.


The point spread for the game is set at -17.5 in favor of the Cyclones. This means that in order for bettors to win by betting on the Cyclones, they must win by a margin of 18 points or more. Conversely, if bettors choose to wager on the Mountaineers, they can still win if their team loses by less than 17 points.


Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Erik Stevenson (10) drives on Iowa State Cyclones guard Demarion Watson (4) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

The total points line for this game is set at 143.5 points. Bettors can choose to bet on whether the total combined score of both teams will be over or under this line.


It's worth noting that there has been some movement in the odds leading up to this game. The opening odds for the moneyline favored the Cyclones even more at -2800 and +1160 for the Mountaineers. However, as we approach game day, there has been a slight shift towards the Mountaineers with odds now at -3000 and +1200 respectively.


Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Erik Stevenson (10) beats Iowa State Cyclones forward Aljaz Kunc (5) to the basket during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

Similarly, there has been a slight adjustment in the point spread as well. The opening spread was set at -18.5 but has now settled at -17.5 for the Cyclones. The odds for the Mountaineers have also shifted from +1160 to +1200.


As for the total points line, there has been a mixed trend in the odds. While some sportsbooks have seen a decrease in the opening odds from 143.5 to 143, others have witnessed an increase from 143.5 to 144.


In conclusion, all eyes will be on the James H. Hilton Coliseum as the Iowa State Cyclones take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in this highly anticipated Men's Basketball game. The Cyclones are heavily favored to win, but with recent shifts in odds, it's clear that bettors see potential in the Mountaineers' performance as well. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 and witness which team comes out on top.

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