| MATCHUP | Utes Utah | Mountaineers West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-1 | 2-3 |
| Where | Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV | |
| Time | Sep 27th, 7:30 PM Z | |
| TV | FOX | |
The Utah Utes and West Virginia Mountaineers meet Saturday in college football action at Milan Puskar Stadium. Here’s a Utah vs West Virginia Prediction. This article will include a Utah vs West Virginia Pick.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes beat Wyoming, lost to Texas Tech, and they play Arizona State next. Utah has won 4 of its last 5 games. Devon Dampier is completing 70.9 percent of his passes for 790 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Ryan Davis and Dallen Bentley have combined for 438 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tobias Merriweather has 5 receptions.
The Utah Utes ground game is averaging 242.8 yards per contest, and Devon Dampier leads the way with 225 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Utah is allowing 14.8 points and 289 yards per game. Nate Ritchie leads the Utah Utes with 25 tackles, John Henry Daley has 6 sacks and Jackson Bennee has 3 interceptions.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Pittsburgh, lost to Kansas, and they play BYU next. West Virginia has split its last 10 games. Nicco Marchiol is completing 67.3 percent of his passes for 720 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Cam Vaughn and Grayson Barnes have combined for 332 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jaden Bray has 7 receptions.
The West Virginia Mountaineers ground game is averaging 205 yards per contest, and Tye Edwards leads the way with 141 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 21.3 points and 322.3 yards per game. Fred Perry leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 25 tackles, Chase Wilson has 3 sacks and Darrian Lewis has 2 interceptions.
Utah Utes @ West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has won each of its last seven home games in September.
- Utah has lost three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 September games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- West Virginia has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- West Virginia has lost three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Utah has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
- West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of West Virginia’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of Utah’s last 12 September games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
West Virginia Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Tye Edwards leads West Virginia for touchdowns (3) this season.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Davis has recorded 10+ receptions in two consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 5.
Matchup/League Facts
- West Virginia ranks T129th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.3).
- West Virginia ranks T125th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (6.8).
- Utah ranks 6th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+9.8).
- Utah ranks 7th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (61.0).
Utah vs West Virginia Prediction
Morgantown is not an easy place to play, and it makes the points worth a look. However, West Virginia has had issues finishing drives offensively and the defense hasn’t been great when playing decent competition. Utah is one of the better coached teams in the country that can be trusted on the road and has covered 11 of its last 15 games as a double-digit favorite. West Virginia won’t find easy success against this Utah defense. Thick number, but I’ll lay the points with the Utes.