- Game: West Virginia Mountaineers vs Houston Cougars
- Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Location: TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX
- TV: FS1
- Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+6)
- Total/Over-Under: 52
The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-1) are set to take on the Houston Cougars (2-3) in a thrilling college football matchup on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX. The Mountaineers come into this game as 6-point favorites with a total set at 52 points.
West Virginia @ Houston Odds
Moneyline
West Virginia -135
Houston +115
West Virginia @ Houston
Point Spread
West Virginia -2.5 (-115)
Houston 2.5 (-105)
West Virginia @ Houston
Total
Over 51.0 (-110)
Under 51.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
West Virginia had a successful outing in their previous game against the TCU Horned Frogs, securing a 24-21 victory. In that game, Jahiem White rushed for 46 yards on 5 carries, while Garrett Greene passed for 142 yards without any interceptions. The Mountaineers’ defense held strong, allowing only 298 passing yards and 135 rushing yards. Overall, West Virginia gained a total of 343 yards on 64 plays and averaged 4.7 yards per carry on 43 rushing attempts.
So far this season, the Mountaineers have accumulated 1,737 total yards and scored a combined 17 touchdowns. They have 98 first downs and have committed 18 penalties resulting in 167 yards. West Virginia’s ground game has been strong, averaging 191.8 yards per game and 26.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Mountaineers have allowed an average of 19.0 points per game. They have given up 3.3 yards per carry and 114.8 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing defense, they have allowed 220.6 yards per game and have a completion rate against them of 50.0%. Overall, they have surrendered an average of 335.4 yards per game and have allowed 11 touchdowns.
The Houston Cougars struggled in their previous game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, suffering a 49-28 defeat. Donovan Smith had a solid performance with 335 yards passing and 4 touchdowns, while Parker Jenkins rushed for 71 yards on 13 carries. The Cougars gained a total of 489 yards on 75 plays, averaging 6.5 yards per play.
Offensively, Houston has averaged 414.0 yards per game and has committed 31 penalties resulting in 271 yards. Their ground game has been productive, averaging 133.0 yards per game. In terms of scoring, the Cougars have averaged 27.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Cougars have allowed an average of 29.8 points per game and 163.6 rushing yards per game. They have given up a total of 149 points, including 8 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. Their defense has forced 3 fumbles and 6 interceptions.
It’s bound to be an exciting matchup between these two teams. Will the Mountaineers cover the spread as favorites or will the Cougars pull off an upset? Make sure to catch the game on FS1 on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
The Pick: Take the Cougars +6
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