MIT Simulator - NCAAB Wednesday Iowa State vs West Virginia Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Mountaineers 83.59, Cyclones 64.80 - Projected Margin of Victory: 18.79 - Current Line: 8.5 - Variance to Line: 10.29 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 10.29 points. Value is double digits! Key factors noted: The Cyclones are off of an embarrassing home loss to Tennessee. Iowa State is simply a very inconsistent team this season. The loss of point guard Nick Weiler-Babb is not going to help the situation for the Cyclones. This is particularly true when facing the pressure defense of West Virginia. The Mountaineers have won 4 straight regular season meetings and each of the last 3 victories have come by a double digit margin. However, Iowa State did knock West Virginia out of the Big 12 Tournament last season and this is their first meeting since. That makes this a revenge game for the Mountaineers and, after blowing a 17 point 2nd half lead versus Kentucky Saturday, West Virginia is in an angry mood and ready to bounce back and avenge the tourney loss. The Mountaineers have a point differential of 14.2 points per game and the Cyclones are averaging 73 points but also allowing 73 points per game. West Virginia is the better team on both sides of the ball and has a long-term record of 9-3 ATS as a road favorite in a range of 6.5 to 9 points. Iowa State is 3-7 ATS this season when they are an underdog. Also, the Cyclones are 0-4 ATS when they are off of a game where they scored 60 points or less. As you can see, another rough game is likely on tap for the home dog in this one! Net edge factors for Mountaineers equating to road rout victory by 18.79 points per MIT Simulator. Play: WEST VIRGINIA