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The West Virginia Mountaineers (7-4) will visit the Baylor Bears (3-8) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Bears are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +9) versus the Mountaineers (with an over/under of 55.5 points).
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Game Info for West Virginia vs. Baylor
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Waco, Texas
- Stadium: McLane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | -9 | -110 | -110 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 | -346 | +269 |
West Virginia Pick Insights
- West Virginia’s ATS record is 7-4-0 this season.
- West Virginia is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
- West Virginia games with a set total have hit the over seven times this season (63.6%).
West Virginia Stats & Insights
- West Virginia is putting up 430.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 34th in the FBS. Defensively, the Mountaineers rank 87th, giving up 388.8 yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, West Virginia ranks 40th in the FBS with 31.4 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 79th in points allowed (388.8 points allowed per contest).
- West Virginia is averaging 197.9 passing yards per game offensively this season (97th in the FBS), and is surrendering 242.2 passing yards per game (103rd) on defense.
- Offensively, West Virginia has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by compiling 232.9 per game. The Mountaineers rank 62nd on defense (146.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- West Virginia is posting a 41.1% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 51st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 69th, giving up a 38.9% third-down conversion rate.
- With 13 forced turnovers (92nd in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (39th in the FBS), West Virginia (0) has the 64th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
West Virginia’s Best Players
- Garrett Greene has recorded 1,909 yards (173.5 ypg) on 119-of-229 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 605 rushing yards (55 ypg) on 97 carries while scoring 11 touchdowns on the ground.
- CJ Donaldson has carried the ball 166 times for a team-high 775 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 11 times as a runner.
- Jahiem White has piled up 659 yards on 80 carries, scoring three times.
- Devin Carter has hauled in 27 catches for 501 yards (45.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Kole Taylor has put together a 347-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 29 passes on 51 targets.
- Preston Fox has a total of 317 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 23 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Tomiwa Durojaiye has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and 15 tackles.
- Lee Kpogba is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 69 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks.
- Beanie Bishop leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 49 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
Baylor Betting Insights
- Baylor has covered the spread just twice in 10 opportunities this season.
- Baylor is 0-3 against the spread when an underdog by 9 points or more this season.
- In Baylor’s 10 games with a set total, five have hit the over (50%).
Baylor Pick Insights
- Baylor ranks 68th in total yards per game (381.8), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 412.5 total yards conceded per contest.
- Baylor’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, allowing 33.3 points per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 102nd with 22.4 points per contest.
- Baylor is putting up 267.4 passing yards per contest on offense this season (34th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 233.5 passing yards per contest (81st-ranked) on defense.
- Baylor has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 24th-worst in rushing yards (114.5 per game) and 16th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (179 per game).
- Baylor’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, ceding a 45.1% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 94th with a 45.1% third-down rate.
- With 15 forced turnovers (60th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (66th in the FBS) this season, Baylor ranks 64th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Baylor’s Best Players
- Blake Shapen has racked up 2,188 yards (198.9 ypg) while completing 61.7% of his passes and recording 13 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- Dominic Richardson is his team’s leading rusher with 115 carries for 494 yards, or 44.9 per game.
- Dawson Pendergrass has racked up 322 yards on 74 carries with five touchdowns, while also catching 22 passes for 178 yards and two scores.
- Monaray Baldwin’s 623 receiving yards (56.6 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 38 receptions on 71 targets with four touchdowns.
- Drake Dabney has 31 receptions (on 49 targets) for a total of 529 yards (48.1 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Ketron Jackson Jr.’s 25 catches (on 53 targets) have netted him 401 yards (36.5 ypg).
- Matt Jones, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up four sacks, nine TFL and 64 tackles.
- Caden Jenkins leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 21 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
