Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
The basketball Backyard Brawl features a Pitt vs. West Virginia prediction. Both teams are 3-0 and will have their first Power 5 tests in this Thursday night matchup from Morgantown at 6pmET on FS1. This is a bit of a revenge game for the Mountaineers as the Panthers demolished them last season, 86-62 in Pittsburgh. If you need more winners, we have more college basketball free picks along with our top plays at Stat Salt.
Quick Picks and Prediction on Pitt vs. West Virginia
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- West Virginia 70-Pitt 60
- West Virginia -5.5
- Under 134.5
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Pitt vs. West Virginia Odds and Line Movement
- We have the opening odds below on the spread, money line and total
- Keep reading for the line moves.
Opening Odds for Pitt vs. West Virginia
- West Virginia opened at -4.5 (-114)
- The total opened at 136.5 (-110)
- The money line opened at Pitt +195 and WVU -240
(odds from FanDuel)
Pitt vs. West Virginia Line Movement
- West Virginia moved from -4.5 (-114) to -5.5 (-120)
- The total dropped from o136.5 (-110) to o134.5 (-105) and u136.5 (-110) to u134.5 (-115)
- The money line moved from Pitt +195 to +235. WVU moved from -240 to -295.
Key Matchups for Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia
Pitt looking for a stronger season in the ACC
Pitt, under Jeff Capel (114-107), has been pretty ordinary. Last season, they went 17-5 overall and 8-12 in the ACC. They are off to a strong start this season, having won three straight at home against mid-majors. Their last win took place on Monday as they beat Eastern Michigan 78-66. Senior center Cameron Corhen (6-10, 235) led the way with 16 points in 36 minutes before fouling out. Freshman Omari Witherspoon added 15 points, but struggled at the line (1-for-3).
In their last game, the Panthers were missing guard Brandin Cummings, who has averaged 18.5 points per game and is shooting 50% from the field in two games. The sophomore is listed as questionable with an ankle injury after missing the Eastern Michigan game. Corhen is the second leading scorer at 15ppg and the leading rebounder at 10.7 per game.
Mountaineers make another coaching change
West Virginia went 19-13 last season and 10-10 in the Big 12. Ross Hodge takes over as their fourth new WVU coach in four years. His squad has looked pretty good thus far, but like Pitt, they've faxed three mid-major teams at home. In their last game, they beat Lehigh 69-47 on Sunday. Brennen Lorient led the way with 26 points and seven rebounds. He went 11 for 15 from the field and shot 3 of 4 from long range.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sean Higgs | +1,222.00 |
| 2 |  Rob Vinciletti | +809.00 |
| 3 |  Joe Duffy | +666.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +579.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +572.00 |
Lorient is a transfer from North Texas and started his career at FAU. He's averaging 16.3 points and shoots 56.3% from the field. Guard Honor Huff averages 15.7 points and 2.0 steals per game, while shooting 31.3% from the field. Huff is a 5-10 transfer from Chattanooga and VMI.
Betting Trends for Pitt vs. West Virginia
Key Injuries and Analysis for Pitt vs. West Virginia
Pitt:
- G Brandin Cummings (ankle) is questionable. He leads the Panthers with 18.5 points per game, but missed their last game against Eastern Michigan.
West Virginia:
- F Jackson Fields (hand) has missed the first three games. Is a transfer from Troy who averaged 7.9 points and 4.8 rebounds last season for the Trojans.
Pitt vs. West Virginia ATS and Over/Under Betting Picks
Pitt is in rebuilding mode, but so is West Virginia with five new starters. The bigger concern for Pitt is their leading scorer, Brandin Cummings, who is coming off an ankle injury and might not play. West Virginia is looking for revenge in this long-time rivalry. Check out the pick and total below.
Pitt vs. West Virginia Spread
- West Virginia to cover (4 units)
Total for Pitt vs. West Virginia
- Under 134.5 (4 units)
Pitt vs. West Virginia Final Score Prediction
- West Virginia 70-60
This is a revenge game for the Mountaineers and Morgantown is a tough place to play in basketball and football. Even with a new coach and mostly new players, they are a better team than Pitt, especially if Cummings doesn't play. West Virginia's defense is solid thus far, ranking 53rd on Adjusted Defensive Efficiency on KenPom. They are holding teams to just 36.3% from the field. As for the total, Pitt loves to play methodically, as they are 313th in Adjusted Tempo according to KenPom, while West Virginia is at 362.
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