Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Prediction: Picks & Start Time – October 2022

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Big 12 opponents will meet when the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-3) meet the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-3).

Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with oddsmakers listing Texas Tech as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Texas Tech has -205 odds to pick up the win, while West Virginia is listed at +168 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 65.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
  • Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Location: Lubbock, Texas
  • Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium

Betting Preview

Texas Tech

Texas Tech ranks 57th in total defense this year (366.8 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 484.3 total yards per game. Texas Tech is putting up 34.3 points per game offensively this year (38th in the FBS), and is allowing 29.8 points per game (94th) on the other side of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball, Texas Tech has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking second-best in the FBS by putting up 365.2 per game. The Red Raiders rank 55th on defense (220.5 passing yards allowed per game). Texas Tech is putting up 119.2 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 102nd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 71st, giving up 146.3 rushing yards per contest. Texas Tech is putting up a 34.4% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 99th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 33rd, surrendering a 33.3% third-down percentage. Texas Tech has forced six total turnovers (108th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (105th in the FBS) for -7a turnover margin of -7, 100th-ranked in college football.

West Virginia

From an offensive perspective, West Virginia is putting up 460.7 total yards per contest (29th-ranked). It ranks 63rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (374.5 total yards allowed per game). West Virginia’s offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 39.0 points per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 31.3 points per game, which ranks 103rd. West Virginia is posting 269.3 passing yards per contest on offense this season (44th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 262.5 passing yards per contest (101st-ranked) on defense. West Virginia ranks 36th in the FBS with 191.3 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 26th with 112.0 rushing yards ceded per contest on defense. West Virginia’s third-down offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with a 50.0% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is giving up a 42.3% third-down rate, which ranks 95th. West Virginia has accumulated six forced turnovers (108th in the FBS) and committed six turnovers (19th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.

Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Betting Analysis

Texas Tech Betting Insights

Texas Tech has covered the spread in a game three times this season (3-3-0). Texas Tech is a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 5-point favorites. Games involving Texas Tech have hit the over four times this season. The Red Raiders have been the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Red Raiders have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -205 or shorter.

Mountaineers Betting Insights

West Virginia have compiled a 4-2-0 record against the spread this year. West Virginia has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 5-point underdogs. This year, four West Virginia games have gone over the point total. The Mountaineers have entered the game as underdogs three times this season and won once. The Mountaineers have a record of 0-1 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +168 on the moneyline.

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Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Against The Spread & Betting Records

Texas Tech

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 60.4 61.5 59.3
Implied Total AVG 36.7 38.7 34.7
ATS Record 3-3-0 2-1-0 1-2-0
Over/Under Record 4-1-1 2-0-1 2-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-0 1-0 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 1-0 0-3

Mountaineers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.8 57.5 54.2
Implied Total AVG 34.5 38.7 30.3
ATS Record 4-2-0 2-1-0 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 4-2-0 3-0-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-1 0-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-2 1-0 0-2

Players to Watch

Texas Tech

  • The Red Raiders’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Tyree Wilson, who has played six games and compiled 34 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
  • The Red Raiders’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Krishon Merriweather, who has played six games and posted 1.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and 44 tackles.
  • With 20 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions in six games, Reggie Pearson Jr. has been a key part of the Red Raiders’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • With 1.0 sack to go along with 2.0 TFL and 28 tackles, Kosi Eldridge has helped propel the Red Raiders’ defense over six games.

Mountaineers

  • Lee Kpogba has collected 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks in six games for the Mountaineers.
  • On defense, Aubrey Burks has helped lead the charge with 26 tackles and one interception in six games.
  • Dante Stills has been causing chaos on defense, posting 2.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles for the Mountaineers.
  • The Mountaineers’ Sean Martin has registered 18 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in six games.

Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Predictions and Pick

Texas Tech vs. West Virginia betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Mountaineers (+5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (65.5)

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Our pick to win this game is Texas Tech, and we project that West Virginia will cover the spread (Texas Tech -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 65.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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