The start of college football season is just around the corner, as the WVU Mountaineers will kick off their 2022 campaign on September 1. Exciting times ahead!
Despite the uncertain state of college sports, this year’s season for WVU in the Big 12 Conference is expected to closely resemble a typical year. However, it’s worth noting that several programs are set to transition to different leagues in the coming years.
Ahead of 2022, there is a heightened sense of anticipation surrounding Morgantown. Alongside the customary optimism that accompanies each new season, the buzz is further amplified by the arrival of JT Daniels, the new quarterback donning the gold and blue following his transfer from Georgia.
West Virginia sportsbooks not only offer odds for the highly anticipated opening matchup between the Mountaineers and their biggest rival, Pittsburgh, but they also provide a wide range of season futures options.
In this discussion, we will analyze the various betting choices available and evaluate the prospects of WVU football for the upcoming year.
What are the WVU football futures at West Virginia Sportsbooks?
The Mountaineers aim to enhance their performance after a lackluster season. The team ended with a 6-7 record, but managed to secure bowl eligibility with back-to-back wins in the final weeks of the regular season.
Regrettably, the bowl game did not unfold as expected. The offense struggled consistently during the match, leading to a disappointing 18-6 defeat against Minnesota.
Although WVU only gained slightly over 200 yards in that game, there is potential for significant offensive progress this year. Daniels is expected to enhance the production of quarterback Jarret Doege.
Doege’s performance in 2021 resulted in a QBR of 60.9, placing him at the 66th spot among qualified players in his position. Among Big 12 quarterbacks, he outperformed only Jason Bean from Kansas.
Despite Daniels being unproven, his potential to greatly contribute to the Mountaineers is evident. He was recruited by USC as an ESPN 300 prospect and started the 2021 season as the starting quarterback for a team with championship aspirations. Although he eventually relinquished his role to Stetson Bennett, who had an impressive QBR of 86.7 the previous year, Daniels began the season as a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy.
There’s no doubt that the WVU offense will achieve higher numbers if he can find his groove.
The combination of a highly skilled offensive unit and a roster filled with defensive playmakers has the potential to yield unexpected outcomes. However, it is important to remember that achieving success within the conference will not be a walk in the park, particularly with the presence of formidable teams like Oklahoma and Texas.
DraftKings WV Sportsbook reveals that WVU has the eighth-highest chances of winning the Big 12 title game, with odds set at +3000. Currently, WVU ranks higher than only Texas Tech and Kansas in the standings.
As with most years, the Sooners and Longhorns continue to dominate the competition. According to the online sportsbook, OU is favored with odds of +200, closely followed by Texas at +280.
Betting on WVU football
Prior to the commencement of the new season, WVU supporters have numerous extra markets to explore.
DraftKings offers bettors a wide range of choices, including an alternative to the Big 12 championship. It provides odds for each team’s qualification for the title game, with the Mountaineers having a +1200 chance to secure their spot.
If you are optimistic about WVU’s chances of reaching the conference championship, it’s likely that you also consider the possibility of them contending for the National Championship. According to the online sportsbook, WVU is listed at +3000 odds along with other college programs.
It is evident that the Mountaineers have a slim chance of winning the trophy this year, as they are ranked 46th in terms of odds.
Thankfully, there are better options available for betting on the Mountaineers in West Virginia, such as DraftKings and other sportsbooks. Currently, DraftKings displays the team’s season win total as 5.5, with both the over and under bets listed at -110.
There is even a specific category for conference wins, where bettors have the option to place their bets on whether WVU will achieve a total of 4.5 wins in the Big 12 this year. The odds for betting on over 4.5 wins are +165, while the odds for betting on under 4.5 wins are -205.
Whether or not the Mountaineers have a winning season within the conference will determine the fate of this intriguing market. With nine matchups against other teams in the Big 12, achieving a 5-4 record will be sufficient to surpass expectations.
Despite this, the Mountaineers will not be the favored team in most of these games, according to the conference odds. However, they do have an advantage in terms of point spread when facing Kansas and Texas Tech. The only other potential opportunities for home matchups are against Kansas State and TCU.
2022 Heisman Trophy odds
Although WVU may not be contending for a spot in the College Football Playoff this season, they still have the potential for a successful campaign, largely dependent on the performance of their new quarterback, JT Daniels.
If the former Trojan and Bulldog were to reunite, it is impossible to predict the potential performance of this team.
Good news for Morgantown residents is that their new quarterback has decent odds for winning this season’s Heisman Trophy. As per BetMGM Sportsbook WV, Daniels is tied for the 11th position with +2500 odds to secure the award.
Daniels is ranked higher than notable players such as Spencer Rattler from South Carolina, Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State, and Bo Nix from Oregon, according to these odds.
Naturally, as November approaches, having your name in the mix becomes significantly more crucial. However, for Daniels, it serves as a promising foundation to build upon.
In 1989, the Mountaineer football team saw its last Heisman finalist, quarterback Major Harris. However, in 2018, QB Will Grier achieved a commendable fourth place finish, even though he did not receive an invitation to the finalist presentation.
This season, Daniels has a chance to make a name for himself and a successful campaign could make it happen. If he can contribute to the overall success of the WVU program, he will gain even more recognition on a national level.
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