West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 14, 2024

Updated Sep. 14, 2024 3:05 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-1) and the Pittsburgh Panthers (2-0) clash in the 2024 edition of the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Mountaineers are only 1.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 62 points for this game.

The Mountaineers won versus the Albany Great Danes in their last game, 49-14. The Panthers beat the Cincinnati Bearcats, 28-27, in their most recent contest.

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West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV: ESPN2
Live Box Score on FOX Sports

West Virginia vs Pittsburgh Betting Information updated as of September 14, 2024, 2:46 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
West Virginia	-1.5 (-112)	-127	+105	62	-110	-110

West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Prediction

Pick ATS: Pittsburgh (+1.5)
Pick OU: Under (62)
Prediction: Pittsburgh 32, West Virginia 24

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Mountaineers 32, Panthers 30.
The Mountaineers have a 55.9% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Panthers hold a 48.8% implied probability.
West Virginia has put together a 0-2-0 record against the spread this season.
Pittsburgh has covered twice in two chances against the spread this year.

West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh: Head-to-Head

West Virginia and Pittsburgh have been evenly matched over their last two matchups, sharing the same 1-1 record.
The Mountaineers own a 2-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, West Virginia has compiled 48 points against Pittsburgh, while giving up only 44 points.

West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh: 2024 Stats Comparison

	West Virginia	Pittsburgh
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	30.5 (73)	41.5 (31)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	24 (80)	25.5 (91)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	4 (106)	3 (81)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	1 (99)	3 (39)

West Virginia 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Garrett Greene	QB	397 YDS (62.7%) / 3 TD / 0 INT 73 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 36.5 RUSH YPG
CJ Donaldson	RB	167 YDS / 2 TD / 83.5 YPG / 6.4 YPC
Jahiem White	RB	133 YDS / 1 TD / 66.5 YPG / 7.4 YPC
Hudson Clement	WR	6 REC / 73 YDS / 1 TD / 36.5 YPG
T.J. Jackson	DL	5 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Anthony Wilson	DB	14 TKL / 0 TFL
Josiah Trotter	LB	11 TKL / 1 TFL
Trey Lathan	LB	9 TKL / 1 TFL

Pittsburgh 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Desmond Reid	RB	293 YDS / 1 TD / 146.5 YPG / 8.9 YPC 9 REC / 117 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 58.5 REC YPG
Eli Holstein	QB	638 YDS (66.7%) / 6 TD / 2 INT 37 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 18.5 RUSH YPG
Konata Mumpfield	WR	10 REC / 179 YDS / 3 TD / 89.5 YPG
Raphael Williams	WR	6 REC / 57 YDS / 2 TD / 28.5 YPG
Nate Matlack	DL	2 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Brandon George	LB	1 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Shadarian Harrison	DB	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Sincere Edwards	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK