The Louisville Cardinals (4-1) are set to face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers (4-1) in a non-conference game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas on Thursday at 12 p.m. EST. The betting line favors the Cardinals by 2 points with an over/under set at 151.5 points.
West Virginia has a strong 4-1 record in non-conference games, averaging 79.2 points per game and outscoring opponents by 12.2 points on average. On the other hand, Louisville also boasts a 4-1 record in non-conference play, with a 4-1 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Mountaineers shoot 44.6% from the field, which is 7.1 percentage points higher than Louisville’s opponents. Meanwhile, Louisville makes an average of 10.0 3-pointers per game, significantly more than the 6.8 per game that West Virginia allows.
Key players to watch out for include Javon Small, who is shooting 44.6% and averaging 18.6 points for West Virginia, and Reyne Smith, who is scoring 14.2 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for Louisville.
The game promises to be an exciting matchup between two strong teams with impressive records. Fans can expect a high-scoring game with both teams looking to secure a victory. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a thrilling game in the beautiful setting of Nassau, Bahamas.
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