Who: Texas Tech at West Virginia
Time: October 2, 2021 3:30 EST
Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium – Morgantown, WV
Texas Tech at West Virginia Odds:
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Moneyline: Texas Tech +245 | West Virginia -320
Spread: Texas Tech +7.5 (-110) | West Virginia -7.5 (-110)
Total: Under 56.5 (-105) | Over 56.5 (-114)
Texas Tech at West Virginia Betting Preview
An interesting Big 12 matchup is set for Saturday, October 2, 2021, when the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-1, 0-1) visit the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-2, 0-1). Both teams are coming off tough losses and will look to rebound in week five. This game will air live on ESPN2 at 3:30 p.m. EST.
Through four games, the Texas Tech offense is averaging 38.8 points per game and 461.0 yards per game, 301.0 through the air and 160.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Red Raiders are allowing 33.5 points and 377.8 yards, 252.8 passing and 125.0 rushing.
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The West Virginia offense is averaging 32.5 points per game and 369.8 yards per game, 248.3 through the air and 121.5 on the ground. Defensively, the Mountaineers are allowing 16.8 points and 308.3 yards, 217.8 passing and 90.5 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and West Virginia Mountaineers.
Texas Tech at West Virginia Betting Stats
Texas Tech
- Texas Tech are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- Texas Tech are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against West Virginia.
- Texas Tech are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against West Virginia.
- Texas Tech are 0-12 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
- Texas Tech are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- Texas Tech are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in October.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas Tech’s last 12 games played in week 5.
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Texas Tech’s last 19 games when playing as the underdog.
West Virginia
- West Virginia are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
- West Virginia are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home.
- West Virginia are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of West Virginia’s last 9 games played in October.
- West Virginia are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games played in week 5.
- West Virginia are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games played on a Saturday.
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of West Virginia’s last 15 games when playing as the favorite.
Texas Tech at West Virginia Pick
Last time out, Texas Tech visited the Texas Longhorns and suffered an embarrassing 70-35 defeat. Texas jumped out to a 35-7 lead and this game was a no contest from early on. The Texas Tech QBs combined to go 26/34 for 392 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions, and one rushing touchdown. Kaylon Geiger hauled in five balls for 100 yards and one touchdown on the day. Defensively, Texas Tech allowed 639 total yards and forced one Texas interception.
West Virginia visited the #4 Oklahoma Sooners and suffered a heartbreaking 16-13 defeat in Norman. The Mountaineers led 13-10 midway through the fourth quarter, but Oklahoma got the win with a game winning 30-yard field goal as time expired. Jarret Doge went 20/29 for 160 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Defensively, the Mountaineers allowed 313 total yards and forced one Oklahoma interception.
Texas Tech vs West Virginia Series History: Texas Tech has won the past two meetings and leads teha ll-time series 6-4