Cincinnati Bearcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers predictions, Feb 05, 2026

Feb 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On February 5, 2026, the Cincinnati Bearcats will host the West Virginia Mountaineers in an exciting NCAA basketball matchup. As the home team, the Bearcats hold the advantage, with recent performances showcasing a mixed bag: they’ve secured two victories in their last five games. In comparison, the Mountaineers have seen a slightly better run, winning three of their last five contests, hinting at a resurgence in form.

Cincinnati’s game plan typically emphasizes strong defense, which they will need to bolster against West Virginia’s offense, known for its high tempo and ability to convert fast breaks into points. The Bearcats will rely on their home-court advantage to establish a rhythm early in the game and leverage their crowd support, which could provide the psychological edge necessary to secure a victory.

The current bookmaker odds favor Cincinnati at 1.35 for a home win, while West Virginia’s odds sit at 3.07 for an away victory. According to our model, there is a 68.7% probability of a home win and a 31.3% chance of the Mountaineers claiming victory. While Cincinnati is expected to perform well, the unpredictable nature of college basketball means anything can happen on game day, making this matchup a must-watch.

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Cincinnati
69.5%		 West Virginia
30.5%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball West Virginia: 0.21%

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Latest Results

31.01.26 Houston Cougars basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 76:54
28.01.26 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 67:57
24.01.26 Arizona State Sun Devils basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 82:68
21.01.26 Arizona Wildcats basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 77:51
17.01.26 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – Iowa State Cyclones basketball – 79:70		 31.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 53:63
27.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 59:54
24.01.26 Arizona Wildcats basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 88:53
21.01.26 Arizona State Sun Devils basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 63:75
17.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Colorado Buffaloes basketball – 72:61

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cincinnati won 2.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • In this match, Cincinnati is the team to beat.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Cincinnati won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 416:397. (average 69.3:66.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cincinnati won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 232:204. (average 77.3:68).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 62:60
    19.02.25 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 62:59
    02.02.25 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 50:63
    12.03.24 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 90:85
    09.03.24 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 92:56

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (9.26%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (8.39%)

    3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.3%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 7.6 (6.28%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (3.98%)

    6. Connecticut Huskies: 14.4 (3.31%)

    7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.8 (3.22%)

    8. Iowa State: 16.8 (2.84%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (2.51%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.32%)

    11. Kansas Jayhawks: 20.6 (2.32%)

    12. Purdue Boilermakers: 22.2 (2.15%)

    13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 28.4 (1.68%)

    14. Michigan State: 33.5 (1.42%)

    15. Texas Tech: 35 (1.36%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.33%)

    17. Michigan State Spartans W: 36 (1.33%)

    18. Brigham Young: 46 (1.04%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 47 (1.02%)

    20. Arkansas State: 50 (0.95%)

    21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.75 (0.83%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 64.2 (0.74%)

    23. Louisville: 64.2 (0.74%)

    24. St. Johns Sonics: 65 (0.73%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 74 (0.64%)

    26. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.63%)

    27. Virginia Cavaliers: 77.4 (0.62%)

    28. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.59%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    30. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.48%)

    31. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Boise State: 100 (0.48%)

    33. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Marquette: 100 (0.48%)

    35. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    36. Colorado State: 100 (0.48%)

    37. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    38. Wake Forest: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Kansas State: 100 (0.48%)

    42. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Notre Dame: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Liberty: 100 (0.48%)

    45. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    46. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.48%)

    47. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    49. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.48%)

    50. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Providence Friars: 100 (0.48%)

    52. Santa Clara: 100 (0.48%)

    53. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    54. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.48%)

    56. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    57. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    58. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    59. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    60. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.48%)

    61. Florida State: 100 (0.48%)

    62. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    63. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    64. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    65. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    66. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    67. Clemson: 105.2 (0.45%)

    68. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.45%)

    69. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.41%)

    70. St. Louis Billikens: 119 (0.4%)

    71. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.4%)

    72. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    73. UCLA: 120.2 (0.4%)

    74. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    75. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    76. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.37%)

    77. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.37%)

    78. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.37%)

    79. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.37%)

    80. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    81. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.32%)

    82. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.32%)

    83. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.32%)

    84. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    85. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.26%)

    86. TCU: 180.2 (0.26%)

    87. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.26%)

    88. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.26%)

    89. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.26%)

    90. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.26%)

    91. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    92. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    93. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    94. LSU: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Creighton: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Oklahoma State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

    107. Ole Miss Rebels: 325.25 (0.15%)

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