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Spread, Over/Under, & Predictions for West Virginia vs. Texas Tech

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2 months ago

February 8, 2026

Spread, Over/Under, & Predictions for West Virginia vs. Texas Tech

Sunday afternoon, the West Virginia Mountaineers will break out the new coal rush uniforms for their matchup with No. 13 Texas Tech, hoping the new threads bring them some luck.

How could this one play out? Here are my picks for today’s game. Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Spread: Texas Tech -4.5

Prediction: Before I opened up the FanDuel app, I guessed this would be a 4.5-point spread. Yeah, that’s cool and all that I hit it right on the head, but it doesn’t help me a ton in which way I’ll lean. Yesterday in our score prediction article, I picked the Red Raiders to win by 10. This morning, I woke up feeling a little more optimistic about West Virginia’s chances. I’ll stick with my gut and assume Texas Tech shoots the cover off the ball, per usual, and the Mountaineers just don’t have the necessary firepower to match scores and get into an up-and-down game.

Over/Under: 136.5

Prediction: Over.

Texas Tech typically plays good defense under Grant McCasland. This year, however, they are a little vulnerable on that end of the floor. The Mountaineers should be able to create some good looks, and maybe for the first time in seemingly forever, they connect on a high percentage of those shots. The dynamic scoring duo of JT Toppin and Christian Anderson is going to be a handful for West Virginia, and if both of them get going early, this thing may fly well over the total.

Tip is set for 1 p.m. ET on FOX. After the game, head over to our YouTube page (West Virginia On SI) for the Mountaineer Postgame Show, where we’ll take a look at the final numbers, talk about the positives, what needs to improve, and much more.

Note: Our predictions are not to be taken as gambling advice. These predictions are simply to give an opinion on what we think will happen in this week’s game.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

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1 hour ago

March 29, 2026

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association kicked off its cross country series Sunday with the Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi.

The event had options for all skill levels. Bikers had the choice to race 6 miles, 14 miles, or 19 miles.

Each race had a mix of straight track biking, and twisting and climbing through the woods. Bikers of all ages could participate, and each age group had its own race and results.

“I really do think that trails build community, and if you can get outdoor activity where people can come out and hike and bike,” said George Finly, a mountain biker and trail volunteer. “This is as much as a hiking trail as it is a biking trail. It’s right along the river, which is beautiful. Eagles were flying back and forth yesterday, and today is great because we’ve got a lot of kids out here.”

The next WVMBA cross country mountain bike race will be April 19 in Buckhannon.

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

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March 29, 2026

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

Thousands of people attended the second annual Rhododendron Roll event at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on March 28, 2026, featuring an Easter egg hunt, entertainment activities, and a speech by Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

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No Kings protests draw crowds nationwide, including in Wheeling, West Virginia

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March 28, 2026

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No Kings protests draw crowds nationwide, including in Wheeling, West Virginia

OHIO COUNTY, WV — Protesters lined Kruger Street and National Road in Wheeling on Saturday as part of “No Kings” demonstrations held across the country.

People were already packed along the streets before the protest began at 11:30 as participants cited rising gas prices and the controversial Iran war. Protesters chanted and voiced their opinions during the event.

Teddie Grogan said the group gathered to push back against what they see as undemocratic leadership and unnecessary conflict. “We’re here today to protest the fact that we want our country we want it run as a democracy we don’t want wars that are somebodys choice and not a necessity,” Grogan said.

Former U.S. military member Cody Cumpston also criticized the current administration and said he is frustrated by the cost of living and the direction of the country. “I’m here today because of the current administration we’re in a new war we didn’t need to be in prices are still skyrocketing I’m just tired of it I feel like they’ve forgotten all about us and they keep forgetting about us,” Cumpston said.

Another protester, April Pascoli, said she believes many people are not aware of what the administration is doing internationally and at home. “If I don’t go to work one day and I ask people do you know what’s happening in this country? And somebody says, we’re at war right now? Really? People my age don’t even know that we have troops on the ground, that they are bombing. Bombing our bases in the middle east. Do you know that, do you realize that?” Pascoli said.

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