The Oklahoma State Cowboys and West Virginia Mountaineers meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Milan Puskar Stadium. Here’s a West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State Prediction. This article will include a West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State Pick.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat Oregon and Murray State, and they play UCF next. Oklahoma State has lost 12 of its last 14 games. Drew Meskimen is completing 65.8 percent of his passes for 882 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Justin Bowick and Wyatt Young have combined for 499 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Miles Coleman has 10 receptions.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys’ ground game is averaging 221.7 yards per contest, and Caleb Hawkins leads the way with 261 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Oklahoma State is allowing 18.3 points and 267.3 yards per game. Ethan Wesloski leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys with 19 tackles, Jaleel Johnson has 1 sack, and LaDainian Fields has 1 interception.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat UT Martin and Virginia, and they play Iowa State next. West Virginia looks for its first 4-0 start since the 2018 season. Michael Hawkins Jr. is completing 68.4 percent of his passes for 477 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. DJ Epps and Jaden Bray have combined for 336 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Armoni Weaver-Bomar has 3 receptions.
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ ground game is averaging 281.3 yards per contest, and Michael Hawkins Jr. leads the way with 322 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 19.3 points and 365.7 yards per game. Isaiah Patterson leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 26 tackles, Ashton Woods has 2 sacks, and Harper Holloman has 2 pass deflections.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last 19 games against conference opponents.
- West Virginia has won 22 of its last 24 September games at Milan Puskar Stadium.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Oklahoma State’s last four games.
- Oklahoma State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games in September.
- West Virginia has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 home games in September.
- West Virginia has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won each of its last four games as an underdog against West Virginia.
- West Virginia has lost eight of its last nine home games against teams from Oklahoma.
- West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine home games against teams from Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma State has covered the spread in each of its last five road games against West Virginia.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in each of the last four games between Oklahoma State and West Virginia.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of West Virginia’s last 10 September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
West Virginia Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Cam Cook has recorded 50+ rushing yards in 16 consecutive games- the longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 4.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Sam Keltner ranks T10th amongst FBS players for made field goals (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- West Virginia ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- West Virginia ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Oklahoma State ranks 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (50.0).
- Oklahoma State ranks T4th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (85).
West Virginia vs Oklahoma State Prediction
Both teams have a big upset win and look like they could be overachievers this season. However, I give West Virginia the edge as Morgantown remains one of the tougher venues in college football. Hawkins is also a talented playmaker at quarterback who is leading the charge for the Mountaineers. He looks like he can be a star and a difference maker who leads WVU to unexpected places. We’re not laying much, and I’m a bit more impressed with what I’ve seen from this West Virginia side. I’ll lay the small number.