West Virginia's Home Court Advantage: A Closer Look

West Virginia's Home Dominance

West Virginia is set to host Colorado in a rare matchup, marking only the third time these teams have faced off and the first time Colorado has visited Morgantown.

Predictions and Statistics

Predictions heavily favor West Virginia. The ESPN Basketball Power Index gives them an 82.1% chance to win, while Colorado has just a 17.9% chance.

West Virginia's Recent Performance

• Home Dominance: Since last season, West Virginia has won 24 out of 28 home games.
• Winning Streak: They are on a 14-game home winning streak, defeating teams like Cincinnati, TCU, and UCF.
• Resilience: Against Kansas, they turned an 8-point deficit into an 8-point win with a 22-2 run. Their defense was strong, shutting down Kansas in the paint.
• Challenges: Against Houston, they struggled offensively in the first half. Freshman DJ Thomas was a bright spot, hitting shots from long range.

Colorado's Season So Far

• Mixed Results: Colorado has had a mixed start to their season.
• Early Wins: They won their first two league games against Arizona State and Utah.
• Recent Losses: They lost the next two to Texas Tech and Cincinnati.
• Comebacks: Against Texas Tech, they made a comeback in the second half with good free-throw shooting but fell short at the buzzer. Against Cincinnati, they had a slow start but outscored them in the second half. However, Cincinnati's free-throw shooting sealed the deal.

What's at Stake

Both teams have something to prove. West Virginia needs to maintain their home dominance, while Colorado aims to bounce back from recent losses. This game is definitely worth watching.