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West Virginia at Oklahoma odds, picks and predictions
The West Virginia Mountaineers (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) visit the Oklahoma Sooners (7-2, 4-2) on Saturday. Kick from Memorial Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the West Virginia vs. Oklahoma odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
West Virginia beat BYU 37-7 last Saturday to cover as a 12.5-point home favorite. QB Garrett Greene went 12 of 24 for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Mountaineers had a monster day on the ground, with RB Jahiem White carrying the ball 16 times for 146 yards and RB CJ Donaldson Jr. carrying the ball 14 times for 102 yards and 2 TDs. In total, they had 336 yards rushing.
Oklahoma fell 27-24 against Oklahoma State while failing to cover as a 7.5-point road favorite last Saturday. QB Dillion Gabriel went 26 of 37 for 344 yards with a TD and an INT. His top target was WR Drake Stoops, who had 12 receptions for 134 yards and a TD. On the ground, RB Gavin Sawchuk had 13 carries for 111 yards and a TD.
Oklahoma is No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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West Virginia at Oklahoma odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:04 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): West Virginia +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Oklahoma -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): West Virginia +11.5 (-110) | Oklahoma -11.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
West Virginia at Oklahoma picks and predictions
Prediction
Oklahoma 37, West Virginia 28
Moneyline
PASS.
At -450 odds, the Sooners present no profitability backing them.
Against the spread
BET WEST VIRGINIA +11.5 (-110).
The Mountaineers have been solid this season and their offense has been performing well recently. They have scored at least 34 points in each of the last 4 weeks. On the other side, Oklahoma has been struggling recently and is currently on a 2-game losing streak. Expect a closer battle between these Big 12 schools than a 2-possession game.
Over/Under
BET OVER 60.5 (-110).
Both teams have strong offenses that have been on display throughout this season. West Virginia has hit the Over in 3 of its last 4 games, while Oklahoma has hit the Over in 3 of its last 5. Each team has versatility and the ability to make momentum-swinging plays that will turn this game into more of a shootout with points coming often.
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West Virginia Wraps up Nonconference Slate with a Win Over Mercyhurst
Morgantown, WV – West Virginia senior guard Javon Small scored a game-high 19 points while senior center Eduardo Andre put in a Mountaineer career-best 14 points and senior guard Tobi Okani recorded a double double with 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Mountaineers (9-2) extended their winning streak to five with a 67-4 win over the Mercyhurst Lakers (6-9) Sunday afternoon.
Mercyhurst took the early lead, but West Virginia responded with a 7-0 run, ignited with a three from freshman guard Jonathan Powell, and forced Lakers head coach Gary Manchel to take a timeout.
Lakers senior forward Jeff Planutis buried a three out of the break to get back within two. The Mountaineers answered with another 7-0 run with Javon Small opening the run with a midrange jumper and Toby Okani finishing with a backdoor to cut to the rim to cap it off for the 16-7 lead at the 12:27 mark of the first half.
West Virginia struggled to pull away from a Mercyhurst program that jumped up to the Division I level over the summer and did not grab a double-digit lead until 5:50 left in the half after a jumper from senior guard Joseph Yesufu.
Eduardo Andre gave the Mountaineers their largest first half lead of 14, and the final field goal of the half, for his nine first half points with 3:32 remaining until halftime as the Mountaineers took a 35-22 lead into the break.
After West Virginia went up 16 to begin the second half, Mercyhurst dwindled the Mountaineers lead to nine with a 7-0 run, led by Aidan Reichert putting in the final five consecutive points.
West Virginia broke the game open with a 15-0 run midway through the second half with Toby Okani lead the way with six points as the Mountaineers took a 54-32 lead and coasted to a 67-46 victory.
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Humanities Council’s traveling exhibition, ‘Born of Rebellion: West Virginia’s Statehood and the Civil War,’ on display in Bluefield
PRESS RELEASE:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Humanities Council’s flagship traveling exhibition, Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War, is now on display at the Paine Gallery at the Bluefield Arts Center from now until February 3. Hours and information are available at www.barcwv.org.
This comprehensive, large-scale experience covers sectional tensions within Virginia preceding the Civil War, the violence and chaos of the war surrounding West Virginia’s formation and the difficult aftermath as the new state struggled to forge its destiny during Reconstruction. Born of Rebellion explores this tumultuous and complex era from a wide range of perspectives, including politicians, common soldiers, women and African Americans. Not simply a story of war and politics, Born of Rebellion conveys the complexities and pitfalls that accompanied West Virginia’s arduous journey to separation from Virginia.
“It has been such a pleasure working with Bluefield Arts and Revitalization Corporation to get Born of Rebellion in Mercer County for the holidays,” said Council Program Officer Kyle Warmack. “The Paine Gallery is a perfect display space for the exhibit, and we hope its time here provokes discussion about this part of West Virginia’s experience during the war and our journey to statehood.”
For more information about Born of Rebellion, visit wvhumanities.org and click “Traveling Exhibits” under the Programs menu. For more about the Paine Gallery, its hours of operation and other visitor information, please contact the Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation at (304) 589-0239.
The West Virginia Humanities Council, an independent nonpartisan nonprofit, is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council is supported by the NEH, the State of West Virginia and contributions from the private sector. The purposes of the West Virginia Humanities Council are educational, and its mission is to support a vigorous program in the humanities statewide in West Virginia.
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No. 14 West Virginia Upset in Boulder Following Brutal Fourth Quarter
Boulder, CO – No. 14 West Virginia took an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter but shot 2-12 from the field and committed four turnovers in the final 10 minutes as the Colorado Buffaloes (10-2) went 9-11 from the floor and stormed back from a 16-point second half deficit to upset the Mountaineers (10-2) Saturday night 65-60.
West Virginia junior guard Jordan Harrsion led the Mountaineers with 18 points and five assists, but Frida Formann put in a game-high 22 points and forwards Lior Garzon and Jade Masogayo led the second half comeback to combine for 22 second half points.
West Virginia junior guard Syndey Shaw started the night with a three and a pair of steals in the backcourt by Harrison that led to layups gave the Mountaineers an early 7-6 advantage.
Frida Formann was off to a hot start, hitting her first three field goal attempts for seven of the nine Colorado points, including a three to give Colorado a 9-7 lead at the 4:30 mark of the first quarter.
The Mountaineers finished the first quarter with a 9-0 run with freshman forward Jordan Thomas leading the way with four points and a 16-9 WVU lead heading into the second quarter.
Jordan Harrsion opened the second quarter with a three to extend the lead to 10, but West Virginia went 3-9 and committed five turnovers while Colorado was 7-15 from the field and cut the deficit to three, 28-25, at the break.
Frida Forman led all scorers at the break with 15 points as Harrison scored a Mountaineer-high 12 points with two assists.
Jade Masogayo cut the WVU lead to one with a lay-in, but West Virginia responded with a 19-4 run, led by guard Kyah Watson putting in five of her eight points on the night for a 47-31 lead with 3:05 left in the third quarter.
Colorado began to build momentum heading into the fourth quarter, despite West Virginia leading by 11.
The Mountaineers went cold in the fourth quarter while the Buffaloes got hot. West Virginia missed its first four shots from the field while Colorado dwindled the lead to five before Harrison got the contested layup and ended a five-minute scoring drought.
The Buffaloes continued their momentum, while West Virginia struggled from the field and extending their run to 22-4 behind nine points from Garzon to build a seven-point lead with 36 seconds remaining in the game and held on for the 65-60 victory.
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