In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs West Virginia prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 5th at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 3-2 (0-2) this year after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 42-20 last week. Oklahoma State led 13-7 in the second quarter but allowed the next 35 points in the loss. The Cowboys were outgained by a total of 559-490, lost the turnover battle 3-1, and went 6-17 on third down in the game. Alan Bowman threw for 364 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Ollie Gordon II rushed for 76 yards on 15 carries.
Oklahoma State also lost to Utah the week prior to Kansas State but did start their season with three straight wins against South Dakota State, Arkansas, and Tulsa. The Oklahoma State offense has scored 35 points per game with 320.6 passing yards and 102.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25 points per game this season. The Cowboys have gone 36.8% on third down and 5-8 on fourth down through five games. Alan Bowman has completed 60% of his passes for 1,537 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while De’Zhaun Stripling has caught 27 passes for 502 yards and three scores.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers are 2-2 (1-0) this season after they defeated Kansas by a score of 32-28 in their last game. West Virginia trailed 28-17 in the fourth quarter, but they scored two touchdowns in the last 3:27 for the win. The Mountaineers outgained Kansas by a total of 443-431, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 7-13 on third down in the game. Garrett Greene threw for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also rushing for 87 yards and one score.
West Virginia has also defeated Albany this year, but they do have losses against Penn State and Pittsburgh. The West Virginia offense has scored 31.8 points per game with 228.5 passing yards and 181.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 28.5 points per game this season. The Mountaineers have gone 31.9% on third down and 10-12 on fourth down so far this season. Garrett Greene has completed 56.8% of his passes for 902 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Hudson Clement has caught 14 passes for 231 yards and one score.
Why Oklahoma State will cover
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last seven home games in October.
- West Virginia has lost eight of its last 10 road games in October.
- Oklahoma State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games against West Virginia.
- West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in seven of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last nine October games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of West Virginia’s last eight games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma State ranks 130th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (480.6).
- Oklahoma State ranks T126th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (112).
- West Virginia ranks T124th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.0).
- West Virginia ranks T19th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (2.5).
Oklahoma State vs West Virginia Prediction
West Virginia comes into this game with plenty of momentum from their win against Kansas and they are coming off of a bye week, but they will be on the road for this game. Oklahoma State is coming off of two straight losses and they have to be disappointed with their offensive effort against Kansas State and Utah. The Cowboys have a great passing attack, but they continue to struggle with the run game. On the other side, Garrett Greene has the West Virginia offense rolling, but I just think this is a tough environment to play in + their defense is a major concern. Take Oklahoma State at home.