The Baylor Bears are typically synonymous with offense and 2015 has been no different. They’ll put that high-ocatane offense to work Saturday when they play host to West Virginia in Week 7 college football action.
- Baylor is 7-0 in its last seven conference games.
- The UNDER is 9-1 in West Virginia’s last 10 against the conference.
- WVU is 1-5 ATS in its last six road games in October.
The Bears own an OVER/UNDER record of 4-1 through their first five games. It appears that sportsbooks can’t set totals high enough for the Bears, who haven’t put up less than 56 points in a game so far.
The Mountaineers have been no slouch, on that side of the ball, however. West Virginia ranks 18th in the nation in total yards per game (488.4), meaning no one would be surprised if this game turned into yet another shootout.
Baylor (4-1 ATS) has been the better bet compared to WVU (2-3 ATS) when it comes to wagering on the spread, however.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Baylor Bears sat as -18-point favorites, according to Sportsbook. As of Friday afternoon, the line has moved to -21.5 with the total set at +76.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 43-26 result in favor of the Bears on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs Baylor Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Baylor Bears sit at 5-0 (3-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the West Virginia Mountaineers are currently 3-2 (2-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Baylor is 4-1 OU, and West Virginia is 1-4 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baylor vs West Virginia injuries news.
The Baylor Bears sit at No. 1 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the West Virginia Mountaineers are at No. 23 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Baylor's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 64.2 PPG, against a West Virginia defense that ranks No. 34 this week at 20 PPG. The Baylor aerial game is averaging 367.4 yards per game, more than the West Virginia Mountaineers secondary allows through the air, 202 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the West Virginia Mountaineers own the league's No. 19-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 107 yards per game when on the road. Baylor, on the other hand, rates No. 1 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, West Virginia got a 147-yard performance from Wendell Smallwood, but Oklahoma State prevailed 33-26.
Shock Linwood ran through the Kansas defense for 135 yards in Baylor's last game, handing the Jayhawks a 66-7 setback on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
- West Virginia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of West Virginia's last 14 games
- West Virginia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 6 games on the road
- Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baylor's last 6 games
- Baylor is 17-5 ATS in its last 22 games at home
- Baylor is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
West Virginia at TCU, Thursday, October 29th
Baylor home to Iowa State, Saturday, October 24th
