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Feb 6, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Nathan Adrian (11) dribbles down the lane during the second half against the Baylor Bears at the WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Tuesday, January 10th, the (15-0) Baylor Bears will be on the road to take on the (13-2) West Virginia Mountaineers.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: West Virginia 28.7 PPG > Baylor 18.9 PPG
Points per game: West Virginia 90.1 PPG > Baylor 77.1 PPG
Points allowed per game: Baylor 58.2 PPG > West Virginia 61.4 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Baylor 49.7% > West Virginia 48.6%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Baylor 37.3% > West Virginia 40.4%
Three Point Percentage: Baylor 37.2% > West Virginia 36.2%
Turnovers per game: West Virginia 10.7 > Baylor 12.0
Rebounds per game: West Virginia 38.6 > Baylor 38.5
Assists per game: West Virginia 18.9 > Baylor 17.4
Summary:
Baylor is one of the few remaining undefeated teams while West Virginia’s two losses were by a combined five points. West Virginia is a top five offensive team whereas Baylor is a top five defensive team. The Mountaineers lead the nation in point differential at 28.7 points per game. Neither team has a superstar player as both teams rely on balanced scoring attack. West Virginia who have eight players averaging at least seven points per game compared to just five for Baylor. West Virginia leads the nation in turnovers forced with an absurd 24 per game. Baylor, by comparison, averages just a shade under 13 per game. I think West Virginia will be able to force enough turnovers to win this one at home and end Baylor’s unbeaten streak.
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