West Virginia vs Oklahoma State Prediction College Football Picks 10/5/24

Oklahoma State (3-2) vs West Virginia (2-2)

Game Info: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Boone Pickens Stadium)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma State -3.5 / West Virginia +3.5 --- Over/Under: 65.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The West Virginia Mountaineers and Oklahoma State Cowboys meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Boone Pickens Stadium. Here’s a West Virginia vs Oklahoma State Prediction. This article will include a West Virginia vs Oklahoma State Pick.

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers lost to Pittsburgh, beat Kansas, and play Iowa State next. West Virginia has split its last 6 road games. Garrett Greene is completing 56.8 percent of his passes for 902 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Hudson Clement and Traylon Ray have combined for 396 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Kole Taylor has 11 receptions.

The West Virginia Mountaineers ground game is averaging 181.5 yards per contest, and CJ Donaldson Jr. leads the way with 284 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 28.5 points and 410.3 yards per game. Anthony Wilson Jr. leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 29 tackles, T.J. Jackson has 3.5 sacks and Tyrin Bradley Jr. has 1 interception.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys lost to Utah and Kansas State, and they play BYU next. Oklahoma State has won 7 of its last 8 home games. Alan Bowman is completing 60 percent of his passes for 1,537 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. De'Zhaun Stribling and Brennan Presley have combined for 791 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Rashod Owens has 18 receptions.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys ground game is averaging 102.2 yards per contest, and Ollie Gordon II leads the way with 334 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma State is allowing 25 points and 480.6 yards per game. Trey Rucker leads the Oklahoma State Cowboys with 63 tackles, Obi Ezeigbo has 2 sacks and Korie Black has 2 interceptions.

Total Points Facts

Each of Oklahoma State's last six October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of West Virginia's last five road games has gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Oklahoma State ranks 11th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (320.6).
Oklahoma State ranks 14th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.8).
West Virginia ranks 111th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (256.5).
West Virginia ranks T28th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (9.5).

West Virginia vs Oklahoma State Prediction

The West Virginia Mountaineers have only been on the road once this season, which was a loss to Pitt, and I don't like backing poor defensive teams on the road in general. The Oklahoma State Cowboys haven't shown they can beat a good team yet, and their defense has issues as well. West Virginia is 107th in total defense and 99th in scoring defense, while Oklahoma State is 130th in total defense and 79th in scoring defense. This feels like your traditional Big 12 high-scoring game. I'll take the over.