- West Virginia’s team point total is set at 13.5 points.
- Bear Bachmeier has a 195.5 passing yard total.
PROVO, Utah. – Yes, even with a 19-point spread set for this Big 12 matchup between the #25 BYU Cougars and West Virginia Mountaineers, there is still betting value being offered across betting sites in what could be one of the uglier games on this weeks slate.
West Virginia Vs. #25 BYU
- Moneyline: West Virginia +700 vs. BYU (-1200)
- Spread: BYU -19
- Total: 47.5
Fade West Virginia’s Points At All Costs
West Virginia Team Total Points
- Over 13.5 -121
- Under 13.5 -108
As crazy as it might sound, we’re heavily fading West Virginia’s low team point total on college football prop betting sites and this could be the lock of the week.
One of the main factors here comes with Mountaineers starting QB, Nicco Marchiol, announcing that he is going on a medical redshirt (foot injury) for the remainder of this season before entering the transfer portal. With his absence, the Mountaineer will be forced to roll with either Jaylen Henderson, who was benched last week in relief of Marchiol, or true freshman Khalil Wilkins.
Regardless of who is under center for the Mountaineers, they’ll still be tasked with going up against a top-five defense in the country and the number one defense in the Big 12 in BYU. The Cougars are allowing just 9.3 ppg to opponents this season and have held three of their four opponents to under 13.5 points thus far. Not to mention, they’re also allowing just 226.8 total offensive yards per game, which is top-10 as well.
Bear Bachmeier Not Needed Through The Air
Bear Bachmeier Passing Yard Total
- Over 195.5 -114
- Under 195.5 -114
Feeding off of the BYU defense, the Cougars may not need to lean on true freshmen QB, Bear Bachmeier, as much in this one, forcing his under on Utah college football betting sites.
It isn’t like Bachmeier has been a gunslinger to begin with this season, as he’s stayed under 195.5 total yards in three of four games this season. He’s also averaging just 174.2 passing yards per game this season.
West Virginia is also in the bottom half of the Big 12 in terms of rush yards allowed (153 per game), meaning BYU should have no issues in finding success on the ground and taking away even more passing opportunities from Bachmeier.
