The Texas Tech Red Raiders, currently ranked fifth in the nation, are set to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers this Saturday, with a coveted spot in the Big 12 Championship Game on the line. Fresh off an impressive 48-9 victory against Central Florida, the Red Raiders boast a formidable record of 10-1, including 7-1 in the Big 12, placing them in a tie for first place with BYU. Texas Tech has been on a roll, winning their last four games and holding a strong 3-1 record in away games this season.
In contrast, West Virginia comes into this matchup with a record of 4-7, including 2-6 in the Big 12, following a narrow 25-23 loss to Arizona State. The Mountaineers currently find themselves tied for last in the league with UCF and carry a 4-7 record against the spread (ATS). The stakes are high as the teams prepare to clash at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET. Historically, the series is closely contested, currently tied at 7-7.
The Red Raiders are substantial favorites in this matchup, with the latest odds placing them as 23.5-point favorites, and an over/under set at 52.5 points. The college football betting community should pay keen attention, as SportsLine’s Projection Model has been successful in its simulations, making it a trusted resource for accurate predictions. The model suggests that Texas Tech’s quarterback, Behren Morton, is projected to exceed 310 passing yards and three touchdowns, while West Virginia’s Scotty Fox Jr. is expected to reach over 180 yards with at least one touchdown.
Both teams have shown a propensity for high-scoring games lately; in fact, the over has hit in five of West Virginia’s last six games, and with Texas Tech also trending towards the over in their recent matchups, fans can anticipate an exciting high-scoring affair. This clash of styles promises to be a thrilling matchup, especially considering the teams’ recent forms and historical context.
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