Spread & Over/Under Predictions for WVU vs South Dakota State

The Mountaineers open as favorites, but can they cover?

Each gameday, we will release an article on our thoughts on the spread and the over/under of West Virginia games. The star ratings next to the play describe the overall confidence in that particular play.

Star ratings:

1 Star - Not very confident

2 Star - A little confident

3 Star - Fairly confident

4 Star - Very confident

5 Star - Should be a lock to happen

Spread: West Virginia -9

1 star play on West Virginia covering: The Mountaineers should be able to take advantage of their depth and wear the Jackrabbits out, but with it being the first game of the season, there are a lot of unknowns. I think West Virginia will cover, but I'm not 100% confident and would be something I probably would not play.

Over/Under: 146

3 star play on the under: I think this total is way too high and should be one that easily cashes with the under. I have the Mountaineers winning 74-62, which would put the total at 136. Two reasons why I like the under? West Virginia plays tight defense and they still need to prove that they have become an improved shooting team.

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