Baylor Bears (5-4) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (4-4)
November 16, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5 / Baylor Bears -2.5; Over/Under: +59.5
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The Baylor Bears and West Virginia Mountaineers meet Saturday in week 12 college football action at Milan Puskar Stadium. Here’s a West Virginia vs Baylor Prediction. This article will include a West Virginia vs Baylor Pick.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears beat Oklahoma State and TCU, and they play Houston next. Baylor has lost 3 of its last 4 road games. Sawyer Robertson is completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 1,783 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Josh Cameron and Ashtyn Hawkins have combined for 816 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Hal Presley has 22 receptions.
The Baylor Bears ground game is averaging 185 yards per contest, and Bryson Washington leads the way with 576 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Baylor is allowing 26.8 points and 373.8 yards per game. Matt Jones leads the Baylor Bears with 78 tackles, Garmon Randolph has 3.5 sacks and Corey Gordon Jr. has 2 interceptions.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Arizona and Cincinnati, and they play UCF next. West Virginia has lost 3 of its last 5 home games. Garrett Greene is completing 56.3 percent of his passes for 1,352 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Traylon Ray and Hudson Clement have combined for 787 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Kole Taylor has 30 receptions.
The West Virginia Mountaineers ground game is averaging 191.3 yards per contest, and Jahiem White leads the way with 572 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 27.9 points and 390.1 yards per game. Josiah Trotter leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 70 tackles, T.J. Jackson has 5.5 sacks and Tyrin Bradley Jr. has 1 interception.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Baylor’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of West Virginia’s last four games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- West Virginia ranks T122nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.6).
- West Virginia ranks 119th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (263.0).
- Baylor ranks 129th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (26:06).
- Baylor ranks 127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (71.4).
West Virginia vs Baylor Prediction
This is a big game as the winner becomes bowl eligible. I’d lean toward West Virginia and the points if picking a side. However, I’m looking toward the over. Baylor has been hit or miss defensively all year and is 85th in scoring defense. West Virginia is 92nd in both total defense and scoring defense. The over has hit in 5 of the last 7 games between Baylor and West Virginia. The over has hit in 6 straight conference games for Baylor. Expect some fireworks. Give me the over.
