Pick details
| MATCHUP | West Virginia Mountaineers | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3 | 7-1 |
| Spread | +16.5 -105 | -16.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +600 | -900 |
| Total | Over 65.5 (-108) | Under 65.5 (-112) |
| Where | Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX | |
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
West Virginia vs Texas Tech Prediction
I don’t love laying this many points with a Texas Tech team that’s been hit or miss offensively and is breaking in a new quarterback. However, West Virginia is dreadful defensively, and its one thing it does offensively will be stuffed by a solid Red Raiders defense.
West Virginia is 95th in pass offense and fifth in rush offense. Texas Tech is 13th in rush defense and 135th in pass defense. That doesn’t seem to be an issue for Texas Tech. This feels like a mismatch on both sides of the ball for West Virginia, and oddsmakers clearly agree. I’m going to side with Texas Tech in a blowout victory on Saturday.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Cincinnati and TCU, and they play Kansas next. West Virginia has split its last 6 games. Michael Hawkins Jr. is completing 56.6 percent of his passes for 1,598 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. DJ Epps and Prince Strachan have combined for 831 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jaden Bray has 12 receptions.
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ ground game is averaging 261.6 yards per contest, and Cam Cook leads the way with 923 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia is allowing 32.3 points and 483.9 yards per game. Isaiah Patterson leads the West Virginia Mountaineers with 48 tackles, Ashton Woods has 2 sacks, and Kamari Wilson has 1 interception.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Arizona, lost to Cincinnati, and they play Oklahoma State next. Texas Tech has won 7 of its last 8 games. Will Hammond is completing 67.8 percent of his passes for 1,561 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Kenny Johnson and Coy Eakin have combined for 811 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Terrance Carter Jr. has 20 receptions.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders’ ground game is averaging 207 yards per contest, and J’Koby Williams leads the way with 794 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Texas Tech is allowing 21.1 points and 379.9 yards per game. Austin Romaine leads the Texas Tech Red Raiders with 66 tackles; A.J. Holmes Jr. has 7.5 sacks, and John Curry has 3 interceptions.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Texas Tech has won each of its last 13 games at Galaxy Stadium.
- West Virginia has lost each of its last seven games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Texas Tech has covered the spread in each of its last six November games as a favorite.
- West Virginia has lost the first half in each of its last six games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
- West Virginia has covered the spread in three of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of West Virginia’s last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Texas Tech’s last four games at Galaxy Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Stone Harrington ranks T4th amongst FBS players for made field goals (17) this season.
West Virginia Mountaineers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Michael Hawkins Jr. ranks 2nd amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (16) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Tech ranks 4th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (13).
- Texas Tech ranks 4th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+6.9).
- West Virginia ranks 137th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (19.4).
- West Virginia ranks 137th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (483.9).
