Kansas Jayhawks vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
ESPN2 is covering the week four matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks and West Virginia Mountaineers, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. Both teams are 1-2 on the season, and the Mountaineers are the -2.5 point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently at 57.5 points.
KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas Jayhawks +2.5
This game will be played at Milan Puskar Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS:
- We have the Kansas Jayhawks winning this one by a score of 29 to 26
- Not only do we have the Kansas Jayhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points
Will The Kansas Jayhawks Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Kansas is now 1-2 after losing 23-20 to UNLV in a game where they were -9.5 point favorites. The Jayhawks not only failed to cover the spread, but they also lost straight-up. The over/under line was set at 57.5 points, but the combined score was 43 points, resulting in an under.
After leading 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, Kansas saw UNLV tie the game at 10-10 by halftime. The Jayhawks added a field goal in the third quarter but managed only 3 points in the fourth quarter, leading to their defeat.
In their 23-20 loss to UNLV, Kansas’ offense put up 352 total yards, with 199 yards coming on the ground. The Jayhawks picked up 17 first downs, but their passing game was limited to 153 yards, with 12 completions on 24 attempts. Jalon Daniels, who threw for 153 yards, ended the game with a passer rating of 35.59 and two interceptions.
On the ground, Devin Neal led the way with 120 yards on 23 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per attempt. Lawrence Arnold was the top receiver, with four catches for 58 yards.
After giving up 182 rushing yards and a touchdown to UNLV, Kansas will be looking for a better defensive effort. The Jayhawks allowed 268 total yards and 23 points in the game. Through the air, they were more successful, limiting UNLV to just 86 passing yards on 7 completions.
Will The West Virginia Mountaineers Win At Home Over The Kansas Jayhawks?
West Virginia is now 1-2 on the season after a 38-34 road loss to Pittsburgh. The Mountaineers were -1.5 point favorites but ended up losing by four points. The game’s total score of 72 points surpassed the over/under line of 62 points.
West Virginia fell behind 10-7 in the first quarter but managed to tie the game at 17-17 by halftime. After both teams scored in the third quarter, the game was tied at 24-24 heading into the fourth. West Virginia was outscored 14-10 in the final quarter, leading to their defeat.
West Virginia’s offense put up 398 yards in their 38-34 loss to Pittsburgh, with 188 yards coming on the ground. The Mountaineers picked up 22 first downs and scored two touchdowns through the air and on the ground. Their passing game, however, was inconsistent, with Garrett Greene completing just 53.3% of his passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
CJ Donaldson Jr. was the leading rusher for West Virginia, picking up 79 yards on 19 carries and scoring one of the team’s two rushing touchdowns. Jaden Bray was the top receiver, with one catch for 44 yards.
West Virginia’s defense will be looking to tighten up after giving up 301 passing yards and three touchdowns to Pittsburgh in their most recent matchup. The Mountaineers allowed 24 first downs and 381 total yards, with their run defense being a bright spot, holding Pittsburgh to just 80 rushing yards on 28 attempts.