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The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-1) play on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET against the Houston Cougars (2-3) at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium.
The Mountaineers are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Cougars. The over/under for this game is 51.5 points.
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Game Info for West Virginia vs. Houston
- Game Day: Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 51.5 | -110 | -110 | -145 | +122 |
West Virginia Pick Insights
- West Virginia is 4-1-0 ATS this season.
- West Virginia is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- West Virginia has hit the over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
West Virginia Stats & Insights
- West Virginia is totaling 347.4 yards per game on offense this season (99th in the FBS), and are giving up 335.4 yards per game (36th) on defense.
- On offense, West Virginia ranks 85th in the FBS with 26.4 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 31st in points allowed (335.4 points allowed per contest).
- West Virginia ranks 12th-worst in passing offense (155.6 passing yards per game), but thas been a little better on defense, ranking 63rd with 220.6 passing yards allowed per contest.
- West Virginia ranks 32nd in run offense (191.8 rushing yards per game) and 35th in run defense (114.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- West Virginia has the 11th-best third-down defense this season (27.8% third-down conversion rate allowed), but ranks 16th-worst offensively (32.3% third-down conversion rate).
- West Virginia has forced five total turnovers (109th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (16th in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 67th-ranked in college football.
West Virginia’s Best Players
- Garrett Greene has thrown for 544 yards, completing 52.9% of his passes and collecting four touchdowns this season. He’s also run for 185 yards (37 ypg) on 33 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- CJ Donaldson has racked up 348 yards on 86 carries while finding the end zone four times as a runner.
- Hudson Clement has hauled in 10 receptions for 239 yards (47.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Kole Taylor has caught 13 passes for 166 yards (33.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Devin Carter has been the target of 16 passes and racked up nine grabs for 141 yards, an average of 28.2 yards per contest.
- Tomiwa Durojaiye has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and eight tackles.
- Lee Kpogba is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 29 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Beanie Bishop has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 19 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Houston Betting Insights
- Houston has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Houston is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- Houston hase hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Houston Pick Insights
- Houston is posting 414 total yards per contest on offense this season (53rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 405.8 total yards per contest (106th-ranked).
- From an offensive standpoint, Houston is posting 27.4 points per game (81st-ranked). It ranks 99th in the FBS on defense (29.8 points allowed per game).
- Houston’s passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 281 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 242.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 92nd.
- From an offensive angle, Houston is accumulating 133 rushing yards per contest (94th-ranked). It ranks 98th in the FBS defensively (163.6 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- With a 45.3% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Houston ranks 33rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 90th, giving up a 40.9% third-down rate.
- Houston has produced nine forced turnovers this season and have turned it over three times, leading to a +6 turnover margin, which ranks eighth-best in the FBS.
Houston’s Best Players
- Donovan Smith has been a dual threat for Houston this season. He has 1,347 passing yards (269.4 per game) while completing 64.4% of his passes. He’s tossed nine touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 163 yards (32.6 ypg) on 55 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Parker Jenkins has carried the ball 41 times for 218 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Sam Brown has racked up 518 receiving yards on 33 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Joseph Manjack IV has 25 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 292 yards (58.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Matthew Golden’s 24 receptions (on 42 targets) have netted him 261 yards (52.2 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- Nelson Ceaser leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 20 tackles.
- Malik Robinson, Houston’s tackle leader, has 31 tackles this year.
- Malik Fleming has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 17 tackles and three passes defended.
