Big 12 play features the West Virginia Mountaineers (1-2) and the Kansas Jayhawks (1-2) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. The betting information foretells a close game, with the Mountaineers favored by 1 point. The over/under is set at 56.5 in the outing.
West Virginia vs. Kansas Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Mountaineers (-1)
Moneyline: Mountaineers (-115), Jayhawks (-105)
Total: 56.5 points
Best West Virginia vs. Kansas Promo Code
How to Watch West Virginia vs. Kansas
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia
TV: ESPN2
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
More College Football Predictions
Iowa State vs. Arkansas State Predictions
Texas Tech vs. Arizona State Predictions
Oklahoma State vs. Utah Predictions
TCU vs. SMU Predictions
Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Predictions
Texas vs. UL Monroe Predictions
Colorado vs. Baylor Predictions
Kansas State vs. BYU Predictions
West Virginia 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
206.3 (619) |
86 |
Rush yards |
192.7 (578) |
39 |
Points scored |
31.7 (95) |
50 |
Pass yards against |
280.7 (842) |
119 |
Rush yards against |
122.7 (368) |
59 |
Points allowed |
28.7 (86) |
103 |
Watch NCAA football on ESPN+
West Virginia 2024 Betting Info
The Mountaineers are winless against the spread this season (0-3-0).
West Virginia has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 1 point or more this season (0-2).
This season, games featuring the Mountaineers have hit the over twice.
The average point total in Mountaineers games this year is 1.2 fewer points than the total of 56.5 in this matchup.
West Virginia Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
53.2 |
52.7 |
53.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.2 |
31.7 |
32.7 |
ATS Record |
8-5-0 |
6-1-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
8-5-0 |
3-4-0 |
5-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-2 |
4-1 |
1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-2 |
1-0 |
2-2 |
Watch college football, live sports and entertainment on Fubo! Get started with a free trial today.
West Virginia’s Offense vs. Kansas’ Defense (2024)
The Mountaineers have a 23.5% third-down conversion rate, 129th in the FBS. The Jayhawks allow third-down conversions on 34.1% of their opponents’ attempts (54th).
West Virginia averages 206.3 passing yards per game (86th in the FBS). It plays the Jayhawks’ defense which ranks 21st, giving up 135 yards per game through the air.
The Mountaineers average 399 yards per game to rank 72nd in the FBS. They play a Jayhawks defense ranked 17th, allowing 246.7 yards per game.
Kansas’ defense gives up 5.5 yards per pass attempt (26th in the FBS). West Virginia’s offense averages 7.3 yards per pass (78th in college football).
Kansas 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
164.3 (493) |
115 |
Rush yards |
238.7 (716) |
19 |
Points scored |
28.3 (85) |
69 |
Pass yards against |
135 (405) |
21 |
Rush yards against |
111.7 (335) |
50 |
Points allowed |
16.3 (49) |
43 |
Kansas 2024 Betting Info
The Jayhawks haven’t won a game against the spread this year.
West Virginia is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
No Jayhawks game has gone over the point total this year.
The Mountaineers’ average point total in matchups this year is 55.3, 1.2 points below the total in this game.
Head to Vivid Seats to secure tickets for NCAA football, other live sporting events, concerts and much more!
Kansas Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
59.7 |
60.9 |
58.3 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.9 |
35.0 |
34.8 |
ATS Record |
8-5-0 |
5-2-0 |
3-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-1 |
4-2-1 |
3-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-2 |
3-1 |
3-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-2 |
2-1 |
1-1 |
Kansas’ Offense vs. West Virginia’s Defense (2024)
The Jayhawks are 30th in the FBS in third-down percentage (48.6%) and will be up against the 75th-ranked Mountaineers defense in that category (37.1%).
Kansas’ running game ranks 19th in the FBS (238.7 yards per game). West Virginia allows 122.7 rushing yards per game (59th).
The Jayhawks rank 12th with 6.4 yards per carry, compared to the 3.5 per rush the Mountaineers allow (50th in the FBS).
Kansas’ red-zone percentage is 100% (first in the FBS), while West Virginia allows a score on 75% of its opponents’ red-zone appearances (37th in college football).
West Virginia vs. Kansas Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for West Virginia vs. Kansas sees the Jayhawks (-105 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we pick the under at 56.5 points.