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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Game Info for West Virginia vs. Houston<\/h2>\n
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  • Game Day:<\/strong> Thursday, October 12, 2023<\/li>\n
  • Game Time:<\/strong> 7:00 PM ET<\/li>\n
  • TV Channel:<\/strong> Fox Sports 1<\/li>\n
  • Location:<\/strong> Houston, Texas<\/li>\n
  • Stadium:<\/strong> John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    West Virginia vs Houston 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
    West Virginia<\/td>\n-2.5<\/td>\n-110<\/td>\n-110<\/td>\n51.5<\/td>\n-110<\/td>\n-110<\/td>\n-145<\/td>\n+122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    West Virginia Pick Insights<\/h2>\n
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    • West Virginia is 4-1-0 ATS this season.<\/li>\n
    • West Virginia is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.<\/li>\n
    • West Virginia has hit the over in two of five games with a set total (40%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      West Virginia Stats & Insights<\/h2>\n
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      • 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.<\/li>\n
      • 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). <\/li>\n
      • 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.<\/li>\n
      • 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. <\/li>\n
      • 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). <\/li>\n
      • 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        West Virginia’s Best Players<\/h2>\n
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        • 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.<\/li>\n
        • CJ Donaldson has racked up 348 yards on 86 carries while finding the end zone four times as a runner.<\/li>\n
        • 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.<\/li>\n
        • Kole Taylor has caught 13 passes for 166 yards (33.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.<\/li>\n
        • 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.<\/li>\n
        • Tomiwa Durojaiye has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and eight tackles.<\/li>\n
        • Lee Kpogba is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 29 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.<\/li>\n
        • Beanie Bishop has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 19 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Houston Betting Insights<\/h2>\n
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          • Houston has covered the spread once in four games this year.<\/li>\n
          • Houston is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.<\/li>\n
          • Houston hase hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Houston Pick Insights<\/h2>\n
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            • 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).<\/li>\n
            • 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).<\/li>\n
            • 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.<\/li>\n
            • 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).<\/li>\n
            • 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.<\/li>\n
            • 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Houston’s Best Players<\/h2>\n
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              • 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.<\/li>\n
              • Parker Jenkins has carried the ball 41 times for 218 yards, with three touchdowns.<\/li>\n
              • 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.<\/li>\n
              • 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.<\/li>\n
              • Matthew Golden’s 24 receptions (on 42 targets) have netted him 261 yards (52.2 ypg) and four touchdowns.<\/li>\n
              • Nelson Ceaser leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 20 tackles.<\/li>\n
              • Malik Robinson, Houston’s tackle leader, has 31 tackles this year.<\/li>\n
              • Malik Fleming has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 17 tackles and three passes defended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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