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The West Virginia Mountaineers (7-4) play on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET against the Baylor Bears (3-8) at McLane Stadium.
The Mountaineers are double-digit favorites (currently -12) in their matchup versus the Bears, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mountaineers are -423 and the Bears are +321.)
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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 | -12 | -112 | -108 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 | -423 | +321 |
West Virginia Pick Insights
- West Virginia has gone 7-4-0 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 12-point favorites this season, West Virginia is 2-0 against the spread.
- West Virginia has gone over in seven of its 11 games with a set total (63.6%).
West Virginia Stats & Insights
- On offense, West Virginia ranks 32nd in the FBS with 430.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 83rd in total defense (388.8 yards allowed per contest).
- West Virginia is averaging 31.4 points per game on offense, which ranks them 41st in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 77th, surrendering 27.2 points per contest.
- West Virginia is totaling 197.9 passing yards per game on offense (96th in the FBS), and ranks 102nd defensively with 242.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- 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 58th on defense (146.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- On offense, West Virginia ranks 50th in the FBS with a 41.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 70th in third-down percentage allowed (146.6).
- With 13 forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (37th in the FBS), West Virginia’s even turnover margin ranks 61st in college football.
West Virginia’s Best Players
- Garrett Greene has thrown for 1,909 yards (173.5 ypg) to lead West Virginia, completing 52% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 605 rushing yards on 97 carries with 11 rushing touchdowns.
- 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.
- Jahiem White has carried the ball 80 times for 659 yards (59.9 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Devin Carter’s 501 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 55 times and has collected 27 catches and two touchdowns.
- Kole Taylor has grabbed 29 passes while averaging 31.5 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Preston Fox has a total of 317 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 23 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Tomiwa Durojaiye paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
- Lee Kpogba is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 69 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks.
- Beanie Bishop leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
Baylor Betting Insights
- Baylor has covered the spread only twice in 10 opportunities this year.
- Baylor has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 12 points or more this year (0-3).
- Baylor games have gone over the point total in five out of 10 opportunities (50%).
Baylor Pick Insights
- Baylor’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, ceding 412.5 total yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 69th with 381.8 total yards per contest.
- Baylor’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, allowing 33.3 points per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 101st with 22.4 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, Baylor ranks 34th in the FBS (267.4 passing yards per game) and 81st defensively (233.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Baylor has been unproductive on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 23rd-worst in rushing yards (114.5 per game) and 17th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (179.0 per game).
- Baylor ranks 92nd in third-down conversion rate (36.4%) on offense, but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with a 45.1% third-down percentage allowed.
- Baylor has compiled 15 forced turnovers (64th in the FBS) and committed 15 turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 61st in the FBS.
Baylor’s Best Players
- Blake Shapen has put up 2,188 passing yards, or 198.9 per game, so far this season. He has completed 61.7% of his passes and has recorded 13 touchdowns with three interceptions.
- Dominic Richardson has run for 494 yards on 115 carries so far this year.
- Dawson Pendergrass has compiled 322 yards on 74 carries with five touchdowns, while also catching 22 passes for 178 yards and two scores.
- Monaray Baldwin leads his squad with 623 receiving yards on 38 catches with four touchdowns.
- Drake Dabney has caught 31 passes and compiled 529 receiving yards (48.1 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Ketron Jackson Jr.’s 53 targets have resulted in 25 catches for 401 yards.
- Matt Jones, the team’s sack and tackle leader, has amassed 4.0 sacks, 9.0 TFL and 64 tackles.
- Caden Jenkins has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
