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The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) will host the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-2) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Mountaineers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5), against the Red Raiders (with an over/under of 55 points).
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Game Info for Texas Tech vs. West Virginia
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Stadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -5 | -110 | -110 | 55 | -111 | -109 | -209 | +172 |
Texas Tech Pick Insights
- Texas Tech has not covered the spread in a game yet this season in two games.
- Texas Tech has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Texas Tech has combined with its opponent to hit the over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Texas Tech Stats & Insights
- Texas Tech is putting up 434.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 46th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Red Raiders rank 87th, giving up 378 yards per contest.
- Texas Tech is compiling 34.7 points per game on offense, which ranks them 45th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 81st, allowing 25.3 points per game.
- Texas Tech is totaling 271.7 passing yards per game on offense this year (40th in the FBS), and is surrendering 235 passing yards per game (89th) on the other side of the ball.
- Texas Tech is averaging 162.7 rushing yards per game on offense this season (64th in the FBS), and is surrendering 143 rushing yards per game (84th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Texas Tech is putting up a 47.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (35th in the FBS), and is giving up a 44% third-down percentage (97th) on defense.
- With five forced turnovers (46th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (98th in the FBS), Texas Tech’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 75th in college football.
Texas Tech’s Best Players
- Tyler Shough has thrown for 743 yards, completing 60.7% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 137 yards (45.7 ypg) on 44 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Tahj Brooks has carried the ball 36 times for a team-high 263 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time as a runner.
- Jerand Bradley’s team-high 211 yards as a receiver have come on 17 catches (out of 30 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Jordan Brown has caught eight passes for 124 yards (41.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Myles Price has compiled 12 grabs for 118 yards, an average of 39.3 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Myles Cole has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and five tackles.
- Texas Tech’s top-tackler, Jesiah Pierre, has 23 tackles this year.
- Malik Dunlap leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting five tackles and two passes defended.
West Virginia Betting Insights
- West Virginia is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- West Virginia is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5 points or greater this year.
- In West Virginia’s three games with a set total, two have hit the over (66.7%).
West Virginia Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, West Virginia is putting up 379.3 total yards per contest (77th-ranked). It ranks 45th in the FBS on defense (307.7 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored West Virginia ranks 72nd in the FBS (29.3 points per game), and it is 50th on defense (20.3 points allowed per contest).
- West Virginia ranks 24th-worst in passing yards per game (179), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 74th in the FBS with 214.7 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- West Virginia is putting up 200.3 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (29th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 93 rushing yards per contest (28th-ranked) on defense.
- West Virginia is posting a 35.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 31.6% third-down rate (27th-ranked) on defense.
- With five forced turnovers (46th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS) this season, West Virginia ranks 29th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
West Virginia’s Best Players
- Garrett Greene has racked up 402 yards on 55.3% passing while recording four touchdown passes with zero interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 105 yards with one score.
- CJ Donaldson is his team’s leading rusher with 49 carries for 239 yards, or 79.7 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Jahiem White has rushed for 110 yards on 12 carries with one touchdown.
- Hudson Clement has hauled in 187 receiving yards on six receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Kole Taylor has racked up 107 receiving yards (35.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on eight receptions.
- Devin Carter’s seven receptions (on nine targets) have netted him 105 yards (35 ypg).
- Tomiwa Durojaiye has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and three tackles.
- West Virginia’s tackle leader, Lee Kpogba, has 12 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Beanie Bishop has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has seven tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
