The West Virginia Mountaineers and Arizona State Sun Devils meet Saturday in college football action at Mountain America Stadium. Here’s a Arizona State vs West Virginia Prediction. This article will include a Arizona State vs West Virginia Pick.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Houston and Colorado, and they play Texas Tech next. West Virginia has lost 4 of its last 6 games. Scotty Fox Jr. is completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 825 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Cam Vaughn and Jeff Weimer have combined for 678 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Rodney Gallagher III has 25 receptions.
The West Virginia Mountaineers ground game is averaging 182.2 yards per contest, and Diore Hubbard leads the way with 328 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 29.6 points and 400.8 yards per game. Fred Perry leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 70 tackles, Reid Carrico has 3.5 sacks and Darrian Lewis has 2 interceptions.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils lost to Houston, beat Iowa State, and they play Colorado next. Arizona State has won 5 of its last 7 games. Sam Leavitt is completing 60.7 percent of his passes for 1,628 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jordan Tyson and Chamon Metayer have combined for 977 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Malik McClain has 15 receptions.
The Arizona State Sun Devils ground game is averaging 188.3 yards per contest, and Raleek Brown leads the way with 770 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Arizona State is allowing 23.7 points and 334.8 yards per game. Keyshaun Elliott leads the Arizona State Sun Devils with 77 tackles, Prince Dorbah has 4 sacks and Martell Hughes has 2 interceptions.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won each of its last 15 November games as a home favorite.
- West Virginia has lost each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in each of its last six games in November.
- West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- The underdog has won each of Arizona State’s last three games.
- West Virginia has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
- Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Arizona State’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of West Virginia’s last five road games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
Arizona State Sun Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jordyn Tyson has recorded 5+ receptions in 15 consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 12.
West Virginia Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Oliver Straw ranks 8th in the Big 12 Conference amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (43.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona State ranks 8th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:06).
- Arizona State ranks 128th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (3.2).
- West Virginia ranks 132nd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (30.0).
- West Virginia ranks 129th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (27:09).
Arizona State vs West Virginia Prediction
West Virginia isn’t good on either side of the ball, and I’m scared of that defense on the road. However, let’s not act like Arizona State is a world beater, as the offense has issues finishing drives, the defense isn’t great, and we recently saw the Sun Devils lose outright as big favorites against Houston. Arizona State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games as a double-digit favorite. West Virginia has won 2 straight games, which includes beating the Houston team ASU lost to, and it needs this game to have a chance to become eligible in the final week of the season. I’ll take the points.