West Virginia vs Texas Tech Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Nov 2026
West Virginia vs Texas Tech Predictions
Let’s go for Texas Tech at a generous -17.5 on the spread. We really like this pick and are able to get odds of -100 that the Red Raiders beat West Virginia by a big margin.
We’ve locked in our top West Virginia vs Texas Tech picks, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Check out the sections below for the reasoning behind the card.
West Virginia vs Texas Tech Preview
West Virginia battles No. 15 Texas Tech in this Week 10 matchup at Jones AT&T Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:30 on Saturday, November 7.
Texas Tech welcomes West Virginia to Lubbock for a Big 12 contest with significant implications for the Red Raiders' conference championship ambitions. The Mountaineers have an opportunity to disrupt those plans on the road, while Texas Tech will be determined to maintain its national standing and remain firmly in the postseason conversation.
West Virginia improved to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in Big 12 play with a hard-fought 24-20 road victory over TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The Mountaineers have now won back-to-back games, having previously edged Cincinnati 45-42. Running back Cam Cook has accumulated 923 rushing yards this season, while quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has added 826 on the ground.
Texas Tech moved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play following a 34-26 home victory over Arizona at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders rushed for 328 yards in that contest, with J'Koby Williams and quarterback Thomas Castellanos leading the ground attack. Texas Tech have now won 13 consecutive home games, matching the longest home winning streak in program history.
H2H: Texas Tech Have Won Six of the Last Seven Meetings
Texas Tech have dominated recent meetings with West Virginia, winning six of the last seven encounters. The Red Raiders recorded a commanding 49-0 victory in their most recent matchup in November 2025, having previously beaten the Mountaineers 52-15 in 2024. Those two victories saw Texas Tech outscore West Virginia 101-15.
Quarterbacks
Michael Hawkins Jr.
Thomas Castellanos
Best Bet
We’re predicting that Texas Tech will be superior in this college football showdown and that’s why we’re backing the Red Raiders at -17.5 on the spread. Take the -100 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.
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Texas Tech -17.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Thomas Castellanos (Texas Tech) can be backed at -114 to surpass 204.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.
Kenny Johnson (West Virginia) can be backed at -114 to go over 63.5 receiving yards. The line for Player Receiving Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Texas Tech -17.5 on the spread, combined with Under 65.5 and Thomas Castellanos (Texas Tech) to have Over 204.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
20
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41
Texas Tech
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Texas Tech to achieve a 41-20 victory is on offer at massive odds.
West Virginia vs Texas Tech Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, the Red Raiders are red-hot -714 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this college game. The Mountaineers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and West Virginia can be backed at +520.
The spread is 16.5 and the total points line is currently 66.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s the chance to back Under 66.5 at -110.
You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every college football matchup, with the best sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Explore the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your wagers.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Can Texas Tech Continue Strong Home Form?
Texas Tech puts its historic 13-game home winning streak on the line, a dominant stretch where they have suffocated opponents by allowing just 14.10 points per game while lighting up the scoreboard at a 39.20-point clip.
West Virginia has a 3-7 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 24.40 points per contest and giving up 34.50.
The previous meeting at Jones AT&T Stadium saw Texas Tech defeat West Virginia 52-15. The last 3 head-to-head matchups at Jones AT&T Stadium have all gone the way of Texas Tech.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O65.5 | U65.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Texas Tech Home Stats |
10-0 | 53.30 | 39.20 | 14.10 | 1 | 9 | |
 West Virginia Away Stats |
3-7 | 58.90 | 24.40 | 34.50 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O65.5 = Games Over 65.5 Points
- U65.5 = Games Under 65.5 Points
- NCAAF: 29/11 2025 Texas Tech 49 West Virginia 0
- NCAAF: 30/11 2024 West Virginia 15 Texas Tech 52
- NCAAF: 23/09 2023 Texas Tech 13 West Virginia 20
- NCAAF: 22/10 2022 West Virginia 10 Texas Tech 48
- NCAAF: 02/10 2021 Texas Tech 23 West Virginia 20
- NCAAF: 24/10 2020 West Virginia 27 Texas Tech 34
- NCAAF: 09/11 2019 Texas Tech 38 West Virginia 17
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West Virginia Stats
Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 64.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 58.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 65.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 65.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.00 pts and allowed 33.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.40 pts and allowed 34.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 51.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 49.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 65.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 65.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.90 pts and allowed 19.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 35.00 pts and allowed 14.70 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah
|
9 | 0 | 339 | 147 | 192 | 6-0 | 3-0 | 9W |
|
Texas Tech
|
7 | 1 | 285 | 169 | 116 | 5-0 | 2-1 | 1W |
Arizona
|
7 | 2 | 308 | 179 | 129 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 1W |
BYU
|
7 | 2 | 279 | 178 | 101 | 5-0 | 2-2 | 1L |
Baylor
|
6 | 3 | 287 | 153 | 134 | 4-1 | 2-2 | 2W |
Oklahoma State
|
6 | 3 | 395 | 245 | 150 | 4-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Houston
|
6 | 2 | 288 | 168 | 120 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
5 | 3 | 273 | 234 | 39 | 5-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
|
West Virginia
|
5 | 3 | 287 | 258 | 29 | 3-2 | 2-1 | 2W |
Arizona State
|
4 | 4 | 236 | 236 | 0 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 1L |
UCF
|
4 | 4 | 238 | 202 | 36 | 4-1 | 0-3 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
4 | 5 | 263 | 260 | 3 | 4-1 | 0-4 | 1L |
TCU
|
4 | 5 | 214 | 142 | 72 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
Colorado
|
3 | 5 | 168 | 235 | -67 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 1W |
Kansas
|
3 | 5 | 233 | 190 | 43 | 3-2 | 0-3 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
4 | 5 | 282 | 241 | 41 | 4-2 | 0-3 | 3L |
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