Once again, the bustling West Virginia sports betting market is abuzz. While the WVU Mountaineers football season approaches its final stretch, the basketball season is commencing, adding to the excitement.
Both the Marshall football and basketball teams in Huntington have been active recently.
Despite the challenging year overall, the Mountaineers experienced a fantastic weekend on the gridiron as they triumphed over Kansas State with a 24-20 victory on the road, finally putting an end to their frustrating five-game losing streak.
The triumph was truly remarkable for WVU, bringing joy not only to the team but also to those who placed bets on them. In addition to securing a victory, the Mountaineers proved to be a boon for their supporters at WV sportsbooks.
Instead of being seen as a mere underdog, WVU was given an advantage of approximately two touchdowns in the point spread against KSU. The victory meant that bettors in the Mountain State had the opportunity to profit even more by betting on the Mountaineers’ moneyline, which was around +450.
The Thundering Herd had a successful weekend as they secured their fifth consecutive victory in a dominant win against Louisiana Tech. Although Marshall was expected to win, sportsbooks did not predict such a one-sided outcome.
Marshall triumphed with a comfortable victory, surpassing its 6.5-point spread and securing a 31-10 win.
While the Herd have experienced some success in football this year, the situation has been quite different when it comes to basketball, where WVU has had the upper hand.
Thanks to their latest victory over Northern Colorado, WVU has kicked off the season with a flawless 3-0 record. The team secured an impressive eight-point home win in front of their enthusiastic fans at the WVU Coliseum on Monday night.
Marshall emerged victorious in their first game this year, but unfortunately, they have suffered defeat in their last three matches. The Herd faced a setback of 10 points in their recent encounter against Charleston, failing to meet the 2.5-point spread.
WV football betting odds
Since the reappearance of online sports betting apps, betting on local college teams in WV has become incredibly convenient. Bettors throughout the state can now easily wager on their favorite teams using online sportsbooks, directly from their mobile devices, at any time they desire.
They include:
These are the odds for this week as provided by the two online platforms accessible in WV.
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WVU vs. Oklahoma State | |||
| DraftKings | WVU +7.5 | 59.5 | WVU +215 OSU -275 |
| FanDuel | WVU +7 | 59..5 | WVU +205 KSU -260 |
| Marshall vs. Charlotte | |||
| DraftKings | Marshall -7 | 55.5 | Marshall -265 CLT +210 |
| FanDuel | Marshall -7 | 55 | Marshall -270 LAT +215 |
Now, let us delve further into the previous results and offer a preview of the betting opportunities for the major college games happening this week in WV.
WVU football predictions
Despite suffering a challenging defeat to Texas Tech on their home turf a week prior, WVU’s chances of winning against KSU were doubted by many. However, the Mountaineers showcased their utmost potential and emerged victorious against a ranked team in an away game, elevating their overall record to 4-6 in the 2019 season.
The Mountaineers and coach Neal Brown secured only their second Big 12 victory of the season with a remarkable fourth quarter performance. Despite not generating high-scoring plays, quarterback Jarret Doege contributed sufficiently to claim his first win of the year.
Doege was given the starting position over Austin Kendall and made the most of it. He completed 20 out of 30 passes for 234 yards and scored three touchdowns in the victorious game.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Mountaineers were behind 20-13. However, in the final quarter, WVU managed to outscore the Wildcats 10-0, all thanks to two remarkable plays.
Casey Legg, the kicker, successfully made a 51-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to three points. Shortly after, Doege threw a remarkable 50-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Wheaton.
With just a few seconds left, WVU maintained their lead as senior cornerback Hakeem Bailey made a crucial interception.
Coach Brown expressed satisfaction with his team and their performance, as reported by the Associated Press.
“This victory is monumental. It seemed like it took forever to arrive.”
This Saturday, as WVU faces Oklahoma State, they will strive to maintain their high-quality performance. Despite playing on their home turf in Morgantown, the Mountaineers will once again be considered underdogs, with the point spread being approximately a touchdown.
With a 7-3 record overall, Oklahoma State enters this game tied for third in the conference. Following their triumph over Kansas at home on Saturday, the Cowboys are currently on a three-game winning streak.
OSU is being led by quarterback Spencer Sanders and running back Chuba Hubbard.
Hubbard has had an outstanding performance this year as a rusher, accumulating more than 1,700 yards on the ground in addition to scoring 20 touchdowns.
In order to sustain their winning streak, the Mountaineers must focus on containing OSU’s running attack. If Hubbard and Sanders find success on the ground, it could be a challenging afternoon for WV.
Marshall Football Covers Again
While WVU strives to stay afloat in the Big 12, Marshall football has set its sights on conquering Conference USA. The Thundering Herd made significant progress towards achieving this goal by convincingly defeating Louisiana State in their recent match.
Marshall’s fifth consecutive win comes in the form of a 21-point victory, placing them at the conference’s top spot with a 5-1 record. Despite being favored in this home game, the magnitude of the victory exceeded expectations.
Before the defeat, Louisiana Tech had an overall record of 8-1 and had not lost any games in conference play. The only game they had lost was against Texas in the beginning of the season.
After a lackluster start, the Herd experienced a significant turnaround in the second quarter, showcasing high productivity. With two touchdowns in the last five minutes, they emerged victorious in the 15 minutes period, triumphing over their opponents with a score of 17-0.
Isaiah Green, the quarterback, achieved an impressive feat of throwing for more than 200 yards and scoring twice. Similarly, Brenden Knox, the running back, showcased his skills by rushing for 113 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
Linebacker Tavante Beckett had an outstanding performance on the defensive end. He recorded a remarkable 13 tackles, along with a pass deflection and a fumble recovery. Additionally, Marshall’s defense has allowed a mere 17 points in their past two games combined.
This week, the Herd are hitting the road to face off against the Charlotte 49ers. Charlotte currently holds a 5-5 overall record, with a 3-3 standing in C-USA. Despite facing some challenges recently, the 49ers have managed to secure three consecutive victories and are now fiercely contending for bowl eligibility.
In Charlotte’s recent triumph over UTEP, quarterback Chris Reynolds played a vital role by accumulating 445 yards from scrimmage. This outstanding performance adds to Reynolds’ impressive record of leading Charlotte with over 2,500 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns.
While Reynolds will undoubtedly leave his mark on the game, Marshall is expected to secure its eighth win of the season on Saturday. The Herd are currently regarded as favorites with a lead of approximately a touchdown.
Mountaineers Hoops Preview
Since the start of college basketball season, sportsbooks have seen a surge in activity. Despite the disappointing performance of WVU football, WVU fans are hopeful for a more thrilling experience with the basketball season.
The Mountaineers have begun the 2019 season with a perfect 3-0 record, instilling confidence in their performance so far. Although they didn’t cover the point spread in their recent victory against Northern Colorado, coach Bob Huggins couldn’t have hoped for a more promising start.
WVU has demonstrated its ability to score in various ways throughout three contests, with nearly four Mountaineers averaging over 10 points per game.
Currently leading the team in scoring with 12.7 points, guard Jermaine Haley also consistently records close to nine rebounds and two steals per game.
Oscar Tshiebwe may be the most thrilling player on the team. As a freshman, he is nearly achieving a double-double with 9.7 points and rebounds per game. Additionally, he holds the top spot for blocks among the WVU players.
The Mountaineers aim to continue their winning streak and claim their fourth consecutive victory of the year as they face off against Boston University on Friday night. BU currently holds a 3-2 record for the season.
WVU is anticipated to be significant favorites at home, even though there is currently no established betting line. Based on ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Mountaineers are given a greater than 87% probability of emerging victorious.
Thundering Herd Basketball
Marshall basketball has suffered three consecutive defeats, but there is ample time for them to reverse their fortunes. Despite putting up a strong fight against Notre Dame and comfortably exceeding the 19-point spread, the Herd let their fans down in their game against Charleston. Though they were only considered 2.5-point underdogs, they were unable to keep the match closely contested during the second half.
Jarrod West and Taevion Kinsey, the two guards, have shouldered the majority of the scoring responsibilities during the initial two weeks of 2019. Together, they are maintaining an impressive average of 34 points per game.
Both West and Kinsey are shooting efficiently. West has the highest field goal percentage on the team, shooting at 54.8%, while Kinsey is also among the leaders with a 45.9% field goal percentage.
Marshall’s upcoming basketball match against Howard is scheduled for Thursday night. With the advantage of playing in front of their home fans in Huntington, Marshall is expected to regain their momentum. Howard poses little threat, as they have yet to secure a victory this season, starting with a disappointing 0-5 record.
Although odds for this game have not been released yet, fans can anticipate a line similar to that of the WVU vs. BU game. According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, Marshall is favored with over a 90% chance of defeating Howard.
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