- West Virginia is a -3.5 point favorite vs. Ohio
- West Virginia vs. Ohio Total (Over/Under): 60.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPNU
West Virginia (1-0) visit Peden Stadium to take on Ohio (0-1) on Sep. 6 in Athens, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT.
West Virginia is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The West Virginia vs. Ohio Over/Under is 60.5 total points.
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West Virginia vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| West Virginia | -3.5 -115 | 60.5 -110 | -170 |
| Ohio | +3.5 -105 | 60.5 -110 | +140 |
West Virginia vs Ohio Prediction:
The winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this game with 55.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both West Virginia and Ohio, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
West Virginia vs Ohio Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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West Virginia Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.75 Units / 35% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+3.65 Units / 91% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+2.85 Units / 71% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.55 Units / 17% ROI)
Ohio Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.15 Units / 18% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.55 Units / 41% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 30% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the Spread in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
West Virginia Against the Spread (ATS) Record
West Virginia is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- West Virginia is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- West Virginia is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- West Virginia is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio iss 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Ohio is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Ohio is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Ohio is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
West Virginia: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio
West Virginia was 2-6 (.250) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .459
West Virginia was 2-7 (.222) when throwing at least 1 interception in the 2024 season– T-9th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .439
West Virginia was 2-6 (.250) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .489
West Virginia was 7-3 (.700) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-20th-best in FBS; Average: .438
Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. West Virginia
Ohio was 11-2 (.846) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2024 season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .586
Ohio was 8-3 (.727) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2024 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476
Ohio was 11-1 (.917) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .616
Ohio was 11-3 (.786) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2024 season– T-21st-best in FBS; Average: .574
Matchup Notes for West Virginia vs. Ohio
Parker Navarro (OHIO) has 93 rushing yards this season — 10th-most of Qualified Quarterbacks. West Virginia’s defense has allowed 53 rushing yards this season — 5th-fewest among Big 12 defenses.
Nicco Marchiol (WVU) has completed 85.0% of passes (17/20) this season — best of Qualified Quarterbacks. Ohio’s defense has allowed a completion rate of 78.3% this season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nicco Marchiol (WVU) has completed 85.0% of passes (17/20) this season — best of Qualified Power 5 Quarterbacks. Ohio’s defense has allowed a completion rate of 78.3% this season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nicco Marchiol (WVU) has completed 85.0% of passes (17/20) this season — best of Qualified Quarterbacks. Ohio’s defense has allowed a completion rate of 78.3% this season — 3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends
West Virginia Skill Players averaged just 2.0 yards per reception (2 yards/1 catches) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 13.4
West Virginia QBs have averaged 190.0 rushing yards per game (190/1) this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 35.0
West Virginia Skill Players have fumbled 4 times this season– most among Big 12 Teams
West Virginia Skill Players averaged just 2.0 yards per reception (2 yards/1 catches) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.7
West Virginia TEs averaged just 6.9 yards per reception (62 yards/9 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– 2nd-worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.2
Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio QBs rushed for 19 TDs in the 2024 season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams
Ohio QBs rushed for 210 yards in close and late situations in the 2024 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio QBs rushed for 5 TDs in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio QBs have rushed for 18 TDs in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio QBs rushed for 16 TDs in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends
West Virginia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (7 completions/22 attempts) this season– best in the Big 12; Average: 58%
West Virginia allowed 5.2 touchdowns per interception (26 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) in the 2024 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 1.7
West Virginia has allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (7 completions/22 attempts) this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 58%
West Virginia allowed 5.2 touchdowns per interception (26 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) in the 2024 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.6
West Virginia did not record a sack (47 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.
Ohio has allowed 9 first down receptions on 1st down this season– T-most in FBS
Ohio has allowed opponents to catch 18 of 22 passes (82% Reception Pct) this season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 60%
Ohio has allowed 9 first down receptions on 1st down this season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
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