West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Prediction. Place a college football bet at YouWager.lv now.
The Pittsburgh Panthers, who have a perfect record, will face the West Virginia Mountaineers, who have one win, at Acrisure Stadium on September 14th, 2024. West Virginia is the 2.5-point favorite in this matchup. The over/under figure is 60.5.
The West Virginia Mountaineers had a 1-1 season record heading into this game. The Mountaineers won their most recent game against the Albany Great Danes 49-14. They completed 58 plays for a total of 553 yards by the end of the game. The West Virginia Mountaineers carried the ball 32 times, totaling 305 yards. The average amount of yards gained each run was 9.5. The Mountaineers allowed 68 yards on 35 rush attempts, averaging 1.9 yards per rush. With a completion rate of 46.2%, West Virginia allowed 18 completions out of 39 attempts, totaling 306 yards.
The Mountaineers have accumulated 799 yards thus far this season. WVU has scored three passing scores and five rushing touchdowns. This is the fourth time they’ve let the ball go. West Virginia has 50 first downs but has lost 49 yards due to six game-related infractions. They are 44th in the nation in terms of offensive touchdowns, averaging 195.0 yards per carry. West Virginia Mountaineers average 30.5 points per game.
The Mountaineers’ defense allows 24.0 points per game, ranking them 91st in the nation. This season, they have allowed teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 145.0 yards per game. This is a huge improvement over prior seasons. Throughout the season, they have allowed 290 yards on the run in two games. The Mountaineers rank 113th in Division I for air yards, with a total of 541 yards allowed. They not only allow a 52.6% completion rate, but also 270.5 yards per game through the air. Their average passing yardage this season is 415.5, ranking them 113th in Division 1 of the National Football League. They have allowed two touchdowns on the ground and five scores in the air.
The Panthers are currently 2-0 on the season. Prior to their most recent game, the Panthers defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 28-27. Pittsburgh gained 196 yards on 33 carries, with an average of 5.9 yards per rush. After 68 plays, the Panthers totaled 498 yards, or 7.3 yards per play. The Panthers’ secondary allowed a 57.9% completion rate, resulting in a loss of 298 yards on 22 of 38 throws. Pittsburgh attempted 37 runs for 151 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per rush.
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 12th in the US in terms of defensive efficiency, averaging 534.0 yards per game. The Pittsburgh offense has 115 yards of penalties on 12 violations, ranking 60th in the United States in terms of the amount of aid they provide to their opponents. They have 397 yards on the run and an average of 198.5 yards per game rushing. They have given up two interceptions, allowed their opponents to recover one fumble, and have 55 first downs to their credit. The Panthers score an average of 41.5 points each game, ranking 27th in the United States of America. Currently, the Panthers have 671 passing yards and an average of 335.5 passing yards per game, ranking them eighth in Division I.
Pittsburgh has allowed 182 yards on the ground, or 91.0 yards per game, but has yet to score a touchdown. They have allowed 5 passing touchdowns and 239.5 yards per game, placing them 97th in the Division I rankings. So far this season, their defense has successfully prevented two fumbles and made one pick. The Panthers’ defense has participated in 141 plays, ranking 106th in Division 1 overall. The Panthers are 98th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing 25.5 points per game. They have lost 51 points so far this year.
OOBG Pick: Mountaineers -2.5
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