South Florida vs. West Virginia
The Thursday Night Football matchup on ESPN this week features a Big East game between South Florida and No. 25 West Virginia. Read on to check out our free pick for this Week 7 college football game.
Bet South Florida vs. West Virginia Odds
Before we hand out our free pick, let’s take a look at the current odds.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made West Virginia a 10.5-point favorite over South Florida on Thursday night. The over/under total for this game is currently 43 points.
The Bulls enter this game winners of three of their first five games. They’re currently 2-3 against the spread, however, and are 0-1 ATS this year on the road. They’re also 0-1 straight up on the road, with their one loss coming at Florida in mid September.
The Mountaineers are a solid 4-1 overall and are 3-2 against the spread, which includes an ATS record of 2-1 at home. They’re also 3-0 overall at home and have held opponents to just 9.0 points per game in Morgantown.
The Pick:
While West Virginia has been the better team this year, it’s been South Florida that has had the most recent success in this matchup. The Bulls are 4-0 against the number in their last four meetings with the Mountaineers, while the underdog is a perfect 4-0 against the spread in the last four meetings between these two teams.
Our pick is South Florida plus the points. They’re 5-2 in their last seven games as an underdog of 10.5 points or more, while West Virginia is 1-4 against the spread in its last five games as a favorite of 10.5 or more. We also see some value in the under, which is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams.
ESPN Thursday Night Football Free Pick: SOUTH FLORIDA +10.5
BONUS PICK: UNDER 45
Bet South Florida vs. West Virginia Odds