At the onset, Neal Brown seemed a sensible hire for West Virginia. Brown inherited an empty cupboard from the departed Dana Holgorsen. But he had a good record from his days as the Troy head coach. Yet Brown has never caught on at Morgantown. West Virginia fans are disheartened by the Mounties’ weak College Football odds performance and lack of growth. In like manner, Gamblers are fed up with West Virginia’s lack of wagering value. This week will probably bring more misery at the Iowa State Cyclones.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 5, 2022, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| West Virginia | +7 (-110) | 51 (-110) | +225 |  |
| Iowa State | -7 (-110) | 51 (-110) | -275 | |
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West Virginia at Iowa State SBG Odds Overview
The casual sportsbook sector wants nothing to do with West Virginia. The Mounties have lost all credibility under Neal Brown. And Wise Guys don’t see enough value to take a risk. Certainly, Iowa State has been a disappointment this year. But the Cyclones have been competitive in almost every game.
West Virginia Mountaineers Team Overview
Last game, the West Virginia Mountaineers lost 41-31 against the TCU Horned Frogs as 7-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 70. West Virginia has a record of 3-5 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 5-3 over/under the total. West Virginia ranks 38th for total offense, 46th for passing, 48th for rushing, and 33rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 102nd overall, 123rd against the pass, 53rd against the rush, and 123rd for points allowed. Also, West Virginia ranks 57th for fewest turnovers lost and 118th for takeaways.
Max Duggan threw three touchdown passes. In comparison, Kendre Miller ran for 120 yards and a score. Hence TCU used big plays on offense to beat West Virginia. Although the Horned Frogs had four plays of at least 50 yards, with three going for touchdowns, they had to fight hard in the fourth quarter to hold on.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa State Cyclones lost 27-13 against the 1-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 58. Iowa State has a record of 3-5 straight up, 3-4-1 against the spread, and 2-6 over/under the total. Iowa State ranks 85th for total offense, 36th for passing, 119th for rushing, and 108th for scoring. Defensively they rank 11th overall, 16th against the pass, 26th against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Iowa State ranks 38th for fewest turnovers lost and 109th for takeaways.
Eric Gray rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown. Also, the Oklahoma defense posted three interceptions. As a result, the Sooners defeated Iowa State. A pick by linebacker Danny Stutsman came with 5:24 left in the fourth quarter and set up a 2-yard scoring run by Gray. And that sealed the game for Oklahoma.
In sum, it was the fifth straight loss for Iowa State. The previous four defeats had been by a total of 14 points. ISU QB Hunter Dekkers finished 37-for-57 passing for 312 yards and a touchdown with the three picks. Overall, Iowa State averaged just 2.4 yards on 27 rushing attempts.
West Virginia at Iowa State SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Iowa State is the better program. ISU is past due for a breakout with the College Football odds.
West Virginia at Iowa State SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones