Mount St. Mary’s at West Virginia Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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The 2025–26 college basketball season begins in Morgantown as West Virginia hosts Mount St. Mary’s at the WVU Coliseum. Mount St. Mary’s is coming off a 23–13 overall record and 12–8 mark in the MAAC, winning the conference tournament and earning its first NCAA Tournament win in program history. West Virginia begins a new chapter under head coach Ross Hodge, following a 19–13 overall, 10–10 Big 12 campaign last year. Build your bankroll with our college basketball picks.
Game Information for Mount Saint Mary's vs West Virginia
Location: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, WV
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Coverage: ESPN+
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Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Preview
Mount St. Mary’s opens the season with a new-look roster after its historic 2024–25 run to the MAAC title and NCAA Tournament. Head coach Donny Lind returns for his second season but must replace several key players, including leading scorer Dola Adebayo and tournament standout Dallas Hobbs. The Mountaineers bring in eight new players, including multiple transfers and freshmen, creating one of the youngest groups in the conference.
Senior guard Xavier Lipscomb, a preseason All-MAAC Third Team pick, anchors the backcourt along with Arlandus Keyes and Patrick Haigh. Lind’s team built its success on defense and balanced scoring last season, but early challenges will come in size and rebounding against high-major opponents. The opener at West Virginia marks the first of five road games to start the season, a tough early stretch for a young roster.
West Virginia Mountaineers Preview
West Virginia begins the season under Ross Hodge, who takes over after guiding North Texas to consistent success. The Mountaineers lost their entire starting lineup, including leading scorer Javon Small (18.6 PPG) and forward Amani Hansberry (14.9 PPG), but reloaded through the transfer portal. New additions such as Honor Huff (Chattanooga), Jasper Floyd (North Texas), and Chance Moore (St. Bonaventure) headline a deep group expected to play an uptempo offense and a pressure defense.
Last year’s Mountaineers were top-20 nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 64.8 points per game, and Hodge’s defensive mindset should keep that focus intact. The question lies in the offense with an entirely rebuilt roster. Even with new faces, West Virginia’s athleticism, length, and talent make it a strong favorite to start the season with a win against a lesser-talented squad.
Mount St. Mary’s at West Virginia Prediction
West Virginia’s talent and defensive intensity will be too much for a Mount St. Mary’s team searching for early chemistry. Expect the Mountaineers from the Big 12 to control the boards, score plenty on the offensive end, and shut down Mt. Saint Mary’s offense. Final Score Prediction: West Virginia Mountaineers win and cover ATS 84-54.
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