The Mountaineers will play the Cyclones on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, West Virginia and Iowa State are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, West Virginia currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iowa State is 100.00.
- Away West Virginia - West Virginia starts this game with a 0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Iowa State - Iowa State meets West Virginia boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - West Virginia currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Iowa State now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - West Virginia has a 0.692 overall win percentage, with Iowa State matching up with a 1.000 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - West Virginia currently possesses 9-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iowa State has tallied a 13-0 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, West Virginia 9-4 faces Iowa State 13-0 on January 2nd!
Big 12 standings matter for conference tournament seeds. West Virginia 0-0, Iowa State 0-0.
West Virginia won last game, Iowa State current streak. Magic awaits on the court!
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Mountaineers at Cyclones Odds
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| Underdog West Virginia | Favorite Iowa State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Iowa State is a -16.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while West Virginia is a +16.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Iowa State is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and West Virginia is a +1000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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West Virginia
Iowa State
1/02/26 9:00pm EST | +16.5 -110-16.5 -110 |
Underdog West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +16.5 West Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Iowa State - Iowa State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -16.5 Iowa State favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
West Virginia at Iowa State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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West Virginia
Iowa State
First to 5 Points
1/02/26 9:00pm EST | +155-220Bet |
West Virginia
Iowa State
First to 10 Points
1/02/26 9:00pm EST | +200-295Bet |
West Virginia
Iowa State
First to 15 Points
1/02/26 9:00pm EST | +250-375Bet |
West Virginia
Iowa State
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 9:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #8 Iowa State | 19-2 | 0.905 | 12-0 | 3-2 | 6-2 | +2 | 0.750 | W3 |
| West Virginia | 14-7 | 0.667 | 13-0 | 1-3 | 5-3 | +3 | 0.625 | W1 |
West Virginia & Iowa State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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West Virginia & Iowa State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the West Virginia vs Iowa State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the West Virginia vs Iowa State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the West Virginia vs Iowa State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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