West Virginia vs. Houston Prediction: Can CJ Donaldson, Mountaineers Control the Clock on Road?
The West Virginia Mountaineers will try and keep their win streak alive against the Houston Cougars. Can the Mountaineers defense step up on the road? Matt McCuen shares his analysis and best bet in the West Virginia vs. Houston Thursday night College Football game.
Matt McCuen - October 12, 2023, 2:57 PM EDT
5 minWest Virginia vs. Houston Prediction: Can CJ Donaldson, Mountaineers Control the Clock on Road?
The West Virginia Mountaineers will travel to TDECU Stadium in Texas to battle the Houston Cougars on Thursday night.
West Virginia vs. Houston Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where To Watch: FS1
West Virginia vs. Houston Odds
- Spread: West Virginia -3 (-110), Houston +3 (-105)
- Total Odds: O/U 50 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: West Virginia (-148), Houston(+135)
West Virginia vs. Houston Prediction
The West Virginia Mountaineers vs. the Houston Cougars will meet from the Lone Star State on Thursday Night.
West Virginia will begin play with a record of 4-1 on the season.
The Mountaineer's lone loss came to Penn State in week one as the team had ripped off four consecutive wins.
Garrett Greene leads this offense. Greene has thrown for 544 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
CJ Donaldson Jr. leads the backfield. Donaldson Jr. has rushed for 348 yards and four touchdowns.
Hudson Clement leads the team in receiving yards with 229 and three touchdowns.
West Virginia has been outstanding on defense this year, ranking 36th in the nation in yards allowed per game.
Houston will begin play with a 2-3 record on the year, having lost three of their last four games.
Donovan Smith leads this Cougars offense. Smith has thrown for 1,347 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Running back Parker Jenkins leads the team, rushing for 218 yards and three touchdowns.
Wide receiver Samuel Brown leads the team in receiving yards with 518 on the season.
Houston has struggled at times defensively this year, but should be able to keep it low scoring early.
West Virginia vs. Houston Pick
West Virginia has been outstanding on defense this year and can limit the production of this Houston offense.
Conversely, this is not a good offense for the Mountaineers.
They will want to run the football, so the clock will constantly move throughout the first half.
Houston/West Virginia 1H under 24.5 -105 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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