West Virginia vs Louisville 11/28/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The West Virginia Mountaineers roll into Thursday with four wins and one loss on the year following their victory over Gonzaga on Wednesday. Offensively Mountaineers have been top tier this season every 77.5 points on 45.5% for the floor. Defensively West Virginia is holding their own allowing just 64.3 points per game through five games played this season. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

West Virginia was fantastic offensively against Gonzaga scoring 86 points including fifteen in the overtime resulting in the win. The Mountaineers shot 41.3% from the floor and knocked down 11 triples in the game. West Virginia also won the rebounding battle by 6 and forced 13 turnovers. Javon Small played out of his mind against Gonzaga scoring 31 points on 18 shots in 42 minutes. Amani Hansberry chipped in heavily as well with 19 points and eight rebounds on 16 shots in 37 minutes. Tucker DeVries added 16 points in 42 minutes, while Toby Okani chipped in 10 points as the 4th West Virginia starter in double figures.

The Louisville Cardinals stay on the road Thursday with four wins and one loss overall following their dominant victory against Indiana on Wednesday. The Cardinals are rolling offensively this season averaging 81 points per game on nearly 44% shooting from the floor. Defensively Louisville has been just as strong holding opponents under 63 points through the first five games of the season.

Offensively, Louisville was lights out against Indiana, pouring in 89 points, including 52 in the second half on 56.9% shooting from the floor. The Cardinals also knocked down 10 triples and pulled in 35 rebounds in the win. Noah Waterman and Chucky Hepburn both led the way for Louisville with 16 points each. Kasean Pryor chipped in heavily with 14 points on 13 shots and 27 minutes. Reyne Smith led the way off the Louisville bench with 12 points on nine shots in 23 minutes of action.

Both teams are playing good basketball as each come into Thursday red hot following their upset wins. Look for Louisville to be the difference maker Thursday as they get the victory against West Virginia. Take the Cardinals to continue to roll as they pull off the winning cover Thursday afternoon in the Bahamas. Final Score Prediction, Louisville Cardinals win and cover 76-67.