Tuesday’s home loss to BYU has put an even greater importance on Saturday’s game for the West Virginia University men’s basketball team, a squad looking to strengthen its postseason résumé. The Mountaineers are 3-4 in true road games and are making their first trip to Foster Pavilion.

Fresh off a road win Saturday at Colorado, Houston turns right around and plays again Monday night. The Cougars will be back at the Fertitta Center to take on B

Tonight’s spread sits at Houston -9, with Baylor missing some key pieces as well. Some prediction models call for an even bigger margin from the Cougars. If the game does open up, expect Sampson to protect his top talent and sit Cryer in the second half.