West Virginia Mountaineers vs
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West Virginia to Face Oklahoma State in Big 12 Showdown: Cowboys Look to End Losing Streak

West Virginia will travel to Oklahoma State to face off in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Mountaineers are 2-2 this season coming off a win against Kansas, while the Cowboys are 3-2 with consecutive losses to Utah and Kansas State. Kick-off is set for 4 P.M. EST, with Oklahoma State opening as the favorite at -4 and the current line at Oklahoma State -3.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mountaineers +130 | Cowboys -150
• Spread: Mountaineers +3 (-110) | Cowboys -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 64.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma St. will win straight-up is 60%.

West Virginia vs Oklahoma St. Stats

West Virginia Mountaineers

West Virginia is currently 2-2 overall this season, with a 1-0 record in Big 12 Conference play. After starting the season with losses to Penn State and Pittsburgh, they secured a win over non-FBS Albany. In their latest game, the Mountaineers defeated Kansas 32-28 after a come-from-behind victory with less than six minutes remaining. Quarterback Garrett Greene had a strong performance, throwing for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and rushing for 87 yards with a touchdown. He has thrown seven touchdowns and four interceptions this year. CJ Donaldson leads the running back room with 5.6 yards per carry. The defense, led by Josiah Trotter, has forced only three turnovers this season. Head coach Neal Brown emphasized the importance of turnovers and red zone scoring in close games. West Virginia is averaging 31.8 points per game offensively and allowing 28.5 points per game defensively. They are 1-3 against the spread and the over is 3-1 for their games this season. Their power ranking is 70, ranking 57th in offense and 97th in defense.

Oklahoma St. Cowboys Analysis

Oklahoma State has had a solid start to their season, currently sitting at 3-2 overall. They began with three consecutive wins before suffering back-to-back losses, including a defeat against No. 12 Kansas State. Quarterback Alan Bowman has been a key player, throwing for 1,537 yards and 11 touchdowns so far. On defense, safety Trey Rucker has stood out with 63 total tackles. Head coach Mike Gundy has emphasized the need to stop opposing quarterbacks. The team is averaging 33.4 points per game and has a strong passing offense, but their rushing defense has struggled. Oklahoma State is 2-3 against the spread this season and has had mixed results as underdogs and favorites. Overall, they have shown promise on offense but have room for improvement on defense.

Oklahoma State Primed for Victory Against West Virginia: Can Cowboys Break Losing Streak?

Oklahoma State enters this matchup seeking a victory following consecutive losses to Utah and Kansas State. They are poised to secure a win against West Virginia, who is returning from a bye week. The Mountaineers are coming off a significant victory over Kansas, which may have disrupted their momentum during their time off. With a 1-3 record against the spread this season and a mediocre offense, West Virginia's defense has managed to keep them competitive in games, but their offense has been lacking aside from the Kansas game. In contrast, Oklahoma State boasts the 11th best passing attack and will capitalizing on West Virginia's vulnerability to passing plays, as they are allowing over 250 passing yards per game. The home team is positioned to cover the spread and emerge victorious.

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