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Big 12 opponents will clash when the No. 7 TCU Horned Frogs (7-0) battle the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-4).
TCU vs. West Virginia Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing TCU as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, TCU has -263 odds to pick up the win, while West Virginia is listed at +211 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 69 points.
Game Info
How to Watch TCU vs. West Virginia Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Stadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Betting Preview
TCU
TCU owns the 90th-ranked defense this season (398.6 yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best with a tally of 522.1 yards per game. TCU owns the 70th-ranked defense this year (26.7 points allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking third-best with 44.7 points per game. TCU has the 101st-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (260.1 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 20th-best with 295.0 passing yards per game. TCU sports the 60th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (138.4 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 12th-best with 227.1 rushing yards per game. TCU is putting up a 46.2% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 32nd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 70th, giving up a 38.5% third-down conversion rate. TCU has forced 10 total turnovers (74th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 16th-best in college football.
West Virginia
West Virginia ranks 38th with 435.1 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 95th with 405.9 total yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball. West Virginia has not been getting things done on defense, ranking 15th-worst with 33.7 points surrendered per game. It has been more effective on offense, compiling 34.9 points per contest (31st-ranked). West Virginia’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, allowing 275.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 50th with 260.7 passing yards per contest. With 174.4 rushing yards per game on offense, West Virginia ranks 50th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 52nd, surrendering 130.1 rushing yards per contest. West Virginia is generating a 47.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 42.9% third-down rate (104th-ranked) on defense. West Virginia sports a -4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
TCU vs. West Virginia Betting Analysis
TCU Betting Insights
TCU has covered the spread five times in seven games with a set spread. TCU has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites. This season, five TCU games have gone over the point total. The Horned Frogs have been favored on the moneyline a total of six times this season, and they’ve won all of those games. The Horned Frogs have played three times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -263 or shorter, and won in each game.
Mountaineers Betting Insights
West Virginia have registered a 4-3-0 record against the spread this year. In games they have played as 7.5-point underdogs or more, the Mountaineers have an ATS record of 1-1. West Virginia games have gone over the total four times this season. This season, the Mountaineers have been the underdog four times and won one of those games. This season, the Mountaineers have won one of their three games when they’re the underdog by at least +211 on the moneyline.
TCU vs. West Virginia Against The Spread & Betting Records
TCU
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 65.9 | 65.1 | 67.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 38.6 | 39.3 | 37.7 |
| ATS Record | 5-1-1 | 3-1-0 | 2-0-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 4-0-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-0 | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Mountaineers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.2 | 57.5 | 57.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.6 | 38.7 | 31.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 1-0 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
TCU
- Dee Winters has helped lead the Horned Frogs’ defense with 35 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in seven games.
- The Horned Frogs’ defensive unit has been helped by Jamoi Hodge, who has suited up for seven games and recorded 2.5 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception.
- The Horned Frogs’ defensive unit has been aided by the play of Mark Perry, who has played seven games and collected 38 tackles and 2.0 TFL.
- Abraham Camara, as part of the Horned Frogs’ defense, has collected 28 tackles and one interception in seven games.
Mountaineers
- Lee Kpogba has been wreaking havoc on defense, registering 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks for the Mountaineers.
- Aubrey Burks has been providing a big boost on defense, compiling one interception to go with 26 tackles and one pass defended for the Mountaineers.
- In seven games for the Mountaineers, Dante Stills has totaled 13 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- The Mountaineers’ Sean Martin has amassed 18 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in seven games.
TCU vs. West Virginia Predictions and Pick
TCU vs. West Virginia betting card
- Pick ATS:
Horned Frogs (-7.5)
Pick OU:
Over (69)
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Our prediction to win this contest is TCU, and we project that TCU will cover the spread (TCU -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 69 points.