FINAL
January 13, 2026 β’ Fertitta Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers meets Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center.
West Virginia Mountaineers
Visiting Side
Houston Cougars
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
60%
West Virginia Mountaineers
VS
40%
Houston Cougars
Projected Score
WES 81
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HOU 77
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- West Virginia Mountaineers boasts a superior average point differential.
- West Virginia Mountaineers controls the glass more effectively.
West Virginia Mountaineers
STAT
Houston Cougars
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Houston Cougars plays on familiar turf at Fertitta Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why West Virginia Mountaineers Could Win
West Virginia Mountaineers generates 68.6 points per game while shooting 46.3%.
Why Houston Cougars Could Win
Houston Cougars produces 76.6 points per game on 45.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if West Virginia Mountaineers's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Fertitta Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
West Virginia Mountaineers (46.9%)
Houston Cougars (53.1%)
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