Baylor Bears vs
West Virginia MountaineersPredictions & Preview

Baylor Favored to Win in Bowl Eligibility Showdown Against West Virginia in Big 12 Clash

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Baylor will travel to West Virginia for a Big 12 Conference matchup. Baylor, with a 5-4 overall record and 3-3 conference record, is coming off of a bye week and a three-game winning streak, including a close victory over TCU. West Virginia, 5-4 overall and 4-2 in conference play, has also won their last two games on the road. Both teams are looking to become bowl eligible with a win in this game. Baylor is favored to win, opening at -1.5 and currently at -2.5. Kick-off is set for 4 P.M. EST. Read below for a preview and prediction of the Baylor vs West Virginia game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bears -135 | Mountaineers +115
• Spread: Bears -2.5 (-110) | Mountaineers +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 59 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 57%.

Baylor vs West Virginia Stats

Baylor Bears

Baylor currently holds a 5-4 overall record with a 3-3 record in Big 12 Conference play. The Bears have won three consecutive games, including recent victories over Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and TCU. In their latest match against TCU, Baylor secured a 37-34 win with quarterback Sawyer Robertson throwing for 242 yards and running back Bryson Washington scoring four touchdowns. On defense, Matt Jones leads the team with 78 tackles. Baylor's offense ranks 28th in the nation, averaging 33.6 points per game, while their defense ranks 84th, allowing 26.8 points per game. The Bears are 6-3 against the spread this season and hold a power ranking of 70, ranking 32nd in offense and 79th in defense.

West Virginia Mountaineers Analysis

West Virginia is currently 5-4 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 Conference play. They are tied for third place in the conference and have recently bounced back from back-to-back losses with wins on the road against Arizona and Cincinnati. In their latest game, they defeated Cincinnati 31-24, with quarterback Nicco Marchiol throwing for 156 yards and Jahiem White rushing for 64 yards. Starting quarterback Garrett Greene, who has been out with an injury, may potentially return soon. On defense, Josiah Trotter leads the team with 70 tackles and TJ Jackson has 5.5 sacks. West Virginia's offense ranks 59th in the country, averaging 29 points per game, while their defense allows 27.9 points per game. They are 4-5 against the spread this season and the over has hit in six of their games. Overall, they have a power ranking of 69 and are ranked #63 for offense and #97 for defense. Their upcoming matchup against Baylor will be important as Baylor has gone 2-1 in their last three matchups against West Virginia.

Baylor Poised for Victory in Bowl Eligibility Showdown Against West Virginia

Both West Virginia and Baylor have shown promising improvement in their performance as the season progresses, with West Virginia securing back-to-back wins and Baylor on a three-game winning streak. The upcoming match will determine which team becomes bowl eligible, and I am inclined to predict that Baylor will emerge victorious based on their recent track record. West Virginia has struggled in their home games, having lost their last two matchups, while Baylor has demonstrated success on the road. Led by quarterback Sawyer Robertson and running back Bryson Washington, Baylor's offense has been particularly effective. West Virginia's defense, although strong, may struggle to contain the explosive plays produced by this dynamic duo. With a likely high-scoring game anticipated, either Robertson or Washington is poised to make a game-changing play in the final moments of the fourth quarter. Overall, my recommendation is to take Baylor to cover the spread.

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