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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 1<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Beaver Stadium on Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions face the West Virginia Mountaineers.<\/p>\n

The Nittany Lions are very big favorites (currently -20.5) in their game against the Mountaineers, with the over\/under at 50.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Nittany Lions are -1432 and the Mountaineers are +825.)<\/p>\n

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Game Info for Penn State vs. West Virginia<\/h2>\n
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  • Game Day:<\/strong> Saturday, September 2, 2023<\/li>\n
  • Game Time:<\/strong> 7:30 PM ET<\/li>\n
  • TV Channel:<\/strong> NBC\/Peacock<\/li>\n
  • Location:<\/strong> University Park, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n
  • Stadium:<\/strong> Beaver Stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Penn State vs West Virginia Betting Information<\/caption>\n
    Favorite<\/th>\nSpread<\/th>\nFavorite Spread Odds<\/th>\nUnderdog Spread Odds<\/th>\nTotal<\/th>\nOver Total Odds<\/th>\nUnder Total Odds<\/th>\nFavorite Moneyline<\/th>\nUnderdog Moneyline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Penn State<\/td>\n-20.5<\/td>\n-109<\/td>\n-110<\/td>\n50.5<\/td>\n-108<\/td>\n-112<\/td>\n-1432<\/td>\n+825<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Penn State Pick Insights<\/h2>\n
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    • Penn State covered nine times in 13 games with a spread last season.<\/li>\n
    • Penn State covered the spread once last season (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 20.5-point favorites.<\/li>\n
    • Penn State and its opponent combined to hit the over in nine of 13 contests last season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Penn State Stats & Insights<\/h2>\n
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      • Penn State racked up just 2.9 more points per game (35.8) than West Virginia surrendered (32.9) last year.<\/li>\n
      • When Penn State recorded more than 32.9 points last year, it went 6-1 against the spread and 8-0 overall.<\/li>\n
      • Penn State racked up 433.6 yards per game last year, 21.3 more yards than the 412.3 West Virginia allowed per matchup.<\/li>\n
      • Penn State was 7-0 against the spread and 6-1 overall when the team piled up more than 412.3 yards last season.<\/li>\n
      • Last year Penn State averaged 181.1 yards per game on the ground, 31.5 more than West Virginia allowed per contest (149.6).<\/li>\n
      • Penn State had a 6-2 ATS record and a 9-0 overall record when the team ran for over 149.6 yards last season.<\/li>\n
      • Penn State turned the ball over four more times (14 total) than West Virginia forced a turnover (10) last year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Penn State’s Best Players<\/h2>\n
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        • Sean Clifford’s previous season stat line: 2,822 passing yards (217.1 per game), 226-for-351 (64.4%), 24 touchdowns and seven picks. He also rushed for 185 yards on 70 carries with five rushing TDs.<\/li>\n
        • Last season, Nicholas Singleton ran for 1,052 yards on 155 carries (80.9 yards per game) and scored 12 times.<\/li>\n
        • Kaytron Allen posted 867 rushing yards on 167 carries and 10 touchdowns last season.<\/li>\n
        • Parker Washington collected 46 receptions for 611 yards and two touchdowns last year. He was targeted 65 times, and averaged 47 yards per game.<\/li>\n
        • Mitchell Tinsley tacked on 577 yards on 51 grabs with five touchdowns. He was targeted 83 times, and averaged 44.4 receiving yards per game.<\/li>\n
        • KeAndre Lambert-Smith hauled in 24 passes on 43 targets for 389 yards and four touchdowns, compiling 29.9 receiving yards per game.<\/li>\n
        • Abdul Carter’s hard work last season put up a stat line of 6.5 sacks, nine TFL and 52 tackles.<\/li>\n
        • Ji’Ayir Brown’s stat line last year included 72 tackles, five TFL, 4.5 sacks, and four interceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          West Virginia Betting Insights<\/h2>\n
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          • West Virginia compiled a 6-6-0 ATS record last season.<\/li>\n
          • West Virginia games went over the point total six out of 12 times last year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            West Virginia Pick Insights<\/h2>\n
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            • Last season West Virginia racked up 12.4 more points per game (30.6) than Penn State allowed (18.2).<\/li>\n
            • When West Virginia recorded over 18.2 points last season, it was 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall.<\/li>\n
            • West Virginia collected 74.7 more yards per game (398.2) than Penn State gave up per matchup (323.5) last season.<\/li>\n
            • When West Virginia amassed over 323.5 yards last year, the team was 6-3 against the spread and 5-4 overall.<\/li>\n
            • Last year West Virginia rushed for 59.7 more yards per game (171.5) than Penn State allowed per outing (111.8).<\/li>\n
            • When West Virginia ran for over 111.8 yards last year it compiled a 6-3 ATS record and a 5-4 overall record.<\/li>\n
            • West Virginia had 18 giveaways last year, while Penn State had 26 takeaways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              West Virginia’s Best Players<\/h2>\n
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              • JT Daniels completed 61.5% of his passes to throw for 2,097 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.<\/li>\n
              • Tony Mathis averaged 46.8 rushing yards and scored five rushing touchdowns.<\/li>\n
              • CJ Donaldson ran for eight touchdowns on 526 yards a year ago.<\/li>\n
              • Sam James averaged 62.1 receiving yards and grabbed six receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2022 season.<\/li>\n
              • Bryce Ford-Wheaton collected seven touchdowns and had 675 receiving yards (56.3 ypg) in 2022.<\/li>\n
              • Kaden Prather played his way to three receiving touchdowns and 501 receiving yards (41.8 ypg) last season.<\/li>\n
              • Dante Stills proved to be a relentless defender last year, recording 4.5 sacks, seven TFL and 23 tackles.<\/li>\n
              • Lee Kpogba had an impactful defensive performance last season with 70 tackles, three TFL, and 3.5 sacks.<\/li>\n
              • Malachi Ruffin hauled in two interceptions in addition to 15 tackles and two passes defended a year ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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