West Virginia Mountaineers vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24
ESPN2 will be covering the week six matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and Oklahoma State Cowboys, set to kick off at 4:00 ET from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The over/under line is currently set at 65.5 points. The Cowboys are the -4.5 point favorites at home. West Virginia has a 2-2 record, while Oklahoma State comes in at 3-2 for the season.
WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys -4.5
This game will be played at Boone Pickens Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.
WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:
- We have the Oklahoma State Cowboys winning this one by a score of 35 to 28
- Not only do we have the Oklahoma State Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 65.5 points
Will The West Virginia Mountaineers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
West Virginia enters Week 6 with a 2-2 record, facing Oklahoma State on the road. They are ranked 51st in our power rankings, with a 46.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 1-1 at home and 0-1 on the road.
The Mountaineers have been favored in two of their four games, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +3.2 points, and they are 1-2 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is 65.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. West Virginia’s over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 60.2 points and an average line of 55.3 points.
West Virginia’s offense is averaging 31.8 points per game, placing them 42nd nationally. However, they rank 19th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6. Their ground game is their strength, with 186.5 rushing yards per game on 36.2 attempts.
CJ Donaldson Jr. leads the rushing attack with 284 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored three touchdowns. Quarterback Garrett Greene has thrown for 902 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions. West Virginia is converting just 31.9% of their third-down attempts.
West Virginia’s defense has allowed an average of 28.5 points per game this season, ranking 49th nationally. In their recent game against Kansas, they gave up 28 points, allowing 347 total yards, including 168 rushing yards and 179 passing yards, while also securing an interception.
Opponents have averaged 159.5 rushing yards per game and 256.5 passing yards against West Virginia’s defense. Quarterbacks have completed 60.7% of their passes with a passer rating of 111.5.
Are The Oklahoma State Cowboys Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Oklahoma State enters Week 6 with a 3-2 record, ranked 32nd in our CFB power rankings. They have an 84.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season. At home, they are 0-1, while their road record stands at 1-1.
The Cowboys have been favored in only one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +8.4 points, and they are 1-2 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is set at 65.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Oklahoma State’s over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 58.4 points per contest.
Oklahoma State’s offense is centered around their passing game, as they lead the nation in passing attempts, averaging 43 per game. They are 7th in passing yards, with 325 yards per game, and 9th in completions, with 25 per game. Heading into week 6, they are ranked 35th in scoring, with 33.4 points per game, and are 50th in our offensive power rankings.
Quarterback Alan Bowman has thrown for 1,559 yards, completing 60.2% of his passes, with 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 93. De’Zhaun Stribling leads the receiving corps with 502 yards and three touchdowns on 27 catches. The Cowboys’ run game is struggling, averaging just 99.6 rushing yards per game.
Oklahoma State’s defense struggled in their recent game against Kansas State, allowing 42 points in a 42-20 loss. They gave up 559 total yards, including 300 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Kansas State also threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns, though Oklahoma State did manage to force one interception.
So far this season, Oklahoma State’s defense is ranked 146th in the nation, allowing 204.4 rushing yards per game. Opponents are averaging 276.4 passing yards per game, ranking Oklahoma State 152nd in the country. Quarterbacks have completed 56.6% of their passes against Oklahoma State, with a passer rating of 80.2.