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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Baylor Bears predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In this upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the West Virginia Mountaineers will face off against the Baylor Bears at home on January 31, 2026.

Recent form suggests that the West Virginia Mountaineers have been performing well, winning three out of their last five matches. On the other hand, the Baylor Bears have only managed to secure one victory in their last five games. This indicates a potential advantage for the home team in terms of momentum and confidence.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the West Virginia Mountaineers are favored to win with odds of 1.51 compared to Baylor Bears’ odds of 2.47. Our model prediction also leans towards a home victory, giving the West Virginia Mountaineers a 63.6% chance of winning compared to the Baylor Bears’ 36.4% chance.

In terms of tactics, both teams will need to focus on their defense and execution on offense to come out on top in this matchup. It will be interesting to see how each team adjusts their game plan to counter the strengths of their opponent. While the odds may favor the West Virginia Mountaineers, anything can happen in basketball, and the Baylor Bears will surely be eager to defy the odds and secure a crucial win on the road.

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West Virginia
61.2%		 Baylor
38.8%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball West Virginia: 0.26%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.52 2.4
1.51 2.5
1.5 2.5
1.56 2.22

Latest Results

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
13.01.26 Houston Cougars basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 77:48		 28.01.26 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 67:57
24.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – TCU Horned Frogs basketball – 90:97
20.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – 73:92
16.01.26 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 80:62
13.01.26 Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 79:94

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, West Virginia won 0.
  • West Virginia has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Baylor is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • West Virginia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • West Virginia might have a minor edge in this game.
  • We predict that West Virginia will win today’s game, with odds of 1.52.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, West Virginia won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1456:1486. (average 72.8:74.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, West Virginia won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 769:753. (average 76.9:75.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.02.25 Baylor Bears basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 74:71 OT
    17.02.24 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 81:94
    13.02.23 Baylor Bears basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 79:67
    11.01.23 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 78:83
    31.01.22 Baylor Bears basketball – West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – 81:77

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.55 (12.97%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 6.35 (9.3%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.2 (8.2%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 12 (4.92%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 13.6 (4.34%)

    6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.8 (3.99%)

    7. Iowa State: 17 (3.47%)

    8. Florida Gators: 19 (3.11%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.11%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 21.8 (2.71%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (2.57%)

    12. Texas Tech: 23.6 (2.5%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.19%)

    14. Michigan State: 33.25 (1.78%)

    15. Brigham Young: 33.4 (1.77%)

    16. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.74%)

    17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.64%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 37 (1.6%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 37.4 (1.58%)

    20. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (1.18%)

    21. St. Johns Red Storm: 60.25 (0.98%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 64.2 (0.92%)

    23. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.8%)

    24. Louisville: 76.2 (0.77%)

    25. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.77%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.69%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 95.2 (0.62%)

    28. VCU Rams: 100 (0.59%)

    29. Boise State: 100 (0.59%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.59%)

    31. High Point: 100 (0.59%)

    32. Liberty: 100 (0.59%)

    33. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.59%)

    34. McNeese State: 100 (0.59%)

    35. Utah State: 100 (0.59%)

    36. Santa Clara: 100 (0.59%)

    37. Yale: 100 (0.59%)

    38. Saint Marys: 100 (0.59%)

    39. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.59%)

    40. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.59%)

    41. Clemson: 105.2 (0.56%)

    42. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.56%)

    43. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.49%)

    44. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.49%)

    45. UCLA: 120.2 (0.49%)

    46. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.49%)

    47. NC State: 120.2 (0.49%)

    48. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.45%)

    49. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.45%)

    50. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.45%)

    51. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.43%)

    52. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.39%)

    53. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.39%)

    54. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.39%)

    55. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.39%)

    56. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.39%)

    57. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.39%)

    58. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.39%)

    59. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.33%)

    60. TCU: 180.2 (0.33%)

    61. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.33%)

    62. Ole Miss Rebels: 230.2 (0.26%)

    63. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.26%)

    64. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.26%)

    65. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.26%)

    66. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.21%)

    67. Creighton: 280.2 (0.21%)

    68. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.21%)

    69. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.17%)

    70. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.12%)

    71. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.12%)

    72. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.08%)

    73. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    74. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.06%)

    75. LSU: 1001 (0.06%)

    76. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.06%)

    77. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.06%)

    78. Colorado: 1001 (0.06%)

    79. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.06%)

    80. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    81. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.06%)

    82. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.06%)

    83. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.06%)

    84. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    85. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.06%)

    86. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.06%)

    87. Arizona State: 1001 (0.06%)

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