West Virginia vs. Penn State Prediction
No. 7 Penn State will open its new season at home on Saturday evening when it takes on West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. With the Nittany Lions listed as 20.5-point home favorites and the total sitting at 52, what’s the smart bet tonight in Happy Valley?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
223 West Virginia Mountaineers (+20.5) at 224 Penn State Nittany Lions (-20.5); 52
7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 2, 2023
Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
West Virginia vs. Penn State Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 56% of bets are on West Virginia. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
West Virginia Mountaineers Game Notes
Davis Mallinger was limited at the beginning of West Virginia’s fall camp, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports. Mallinger underwent back surgery at the end of West Virginia’s 2022 season and still seems to be suffering from the aftermath. Currently, his availability is questionable for WVU’s first game of 2023 at Penn State on Sept. 2.
Penn State Nittany Lions Game Notes
London Montgomery (knee) was an active participant during Penn State’s team practice Saturday, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports. Montgomery underwent contact as a runner and receiver during Penn State’s team practice Saturday. It was an encouraging output from the running back, who tore his ACL around this time just one year ago. Finally healthy heading into his freshman season, Montgomery will look to make a major impact at the collegiate level in 2023.
West Virginia vs. Penn State Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 6 games
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
West Virginia vs. Penn State Betting Prediction
Give me the over. West Virginia’s defense isn’t great and at least last season, it also didn’t force a ton of turnovers. But the Mountaineers should be able to run the ball well again behind one of the best offensive lines in the Big 12. Granted, Penn State’s defense will be difficult to move the ball against at times, but WVU should be able to create a few big plays to create scoring opportunities. As for the Nittany Lions, their offense is young but the Mountaineers are a pushover defensively.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: WEST VIRGINIA/PENN STATE OVER 52