The Nittany Lions will play the Mountaineers on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Milan Puskar Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Penn State and West Virginia scheduled to matchup at Milan Puskar Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Penn State had a 98.00 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for West Virginia in the 2023 season was 97.33.
- Away Penn State - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Penn State had a 4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home West Virginia - West Virginia finished the 2023 regular season with a 5-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Penn State wound up 2nd (471) in the Big Ten Conference, with West Virginia ranked 6th (409) for points scored in the 2023 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Penn State finished 5th (175) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. West Virginia wound up 6th (340) in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Penn State had a 10-3 regular season overall record, with West Virginia notching a 9-4 regular season standing last year.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Penn State faces West Virginia this Saturday!
With both teams coming off strong seasons, expect a fierce battle on the field.
The game will be held at Milan Puskar Stadium, where the Mountaineers will have home-field advantage. Fans can bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below. Don't miss out on the excitement of this Week 1 matchup!
Best Nittany Lions at Mountaineers Odds
| Underdog West Virginia | Favorite Penn State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog West Virginia | Favorite Penn State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn State is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while West Virginia is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and West Virginia is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Penn State
West Virginia
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | -7.5 -110+7.5 -110 |
Underdog West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 West Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Penn State at West Virginia Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Penn State
West Virginia
First Team To Score
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
Penn State
West Virginia
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | -210+140+10000Bet |
Penn State
West Virginia
Game to Overtime
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
Penn State
West Virginia
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes -650No +425Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Penn State
West Virginia
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +110No -140Bet |
Penn State
West Virginia
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 12:00pm EDT | Yes +625No -1200Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | PSU 34, WVU 12 Milan Puskar Stadium | Penn State by 22 |
| 2023 Week 1 | West Virginia vs Penn State Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | PSU 38, WVU 15 Beaver Stadium | Penn State by 23 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big 12 | |||||||||
| West Virginia | 5-4 | 0.556 | 6 | 7 | 379 | 415 | 3-4 | 3-2 | L2 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| #6 Penn State | 8-1 | 0.889 | 12 | 2 | 475 | 223 | 7-1 | 5-0 | W1 |
Penn State & West Virginia Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Penn State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penn State | +450 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM West Virginia YR: futures available
Penn State & West Virginia Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia | PSU 34, WVU 12 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Penn State | PSU 34, BGSU 27 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Penn State | PSU 56, KENT 0 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | UCLA vs Penn State | PSU 27, UCLA 11 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Penn State vs USC | PSU 33, USC 30 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Penn State vs Wisconsin | PSU 28, WIS 13 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State | OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Washington vs Penn State | PSU 35, WASH 6 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Purdue | PSU 49, PUR 10 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Minnesota | PSU 26, MINN 25 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Penn State | PSU 44, MD 7 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week 15 | Penn State vs Oregon | ORE 45, PSU 37 Saturday, December 7th, 2024 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Penn State CFP First Round Presented By Allstate | PSU 38, SMU 10 Saturday, December 21st, 2024 |
| CFP | Penn State vs Boise State CFP Quarterfinal At The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl | Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 7:30 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Penn State vs West Virginia | PSU 34, WVU 12 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Albany vs West Virginia | WVU 49, ALB 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | West Virginia vs Pittsburgh | PITT 38, WVU 34 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kansas vs West Virginia | WVU 32, KU 28 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | West Virginia vs Oklahoma State | WVU 38, OKST 14 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Iowa State vs West Virginia | ISU 28, WVU 16 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Kansas State vs West Virginia | KSU 45, WVU 18 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | West Virginia vs Arizona | WVU 31, ARIZ 26 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | West Virginia vs Cincinnati | WVU 31, CIN 24 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Baylor vs West Virginia | BAY 49, WVU 35 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | UCF vs West Virginia | WVU 31, UCF 21 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | West Virginia vs Texas Tech | TTU 52, WVU 15 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Memphis vs West Virginia Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl | MEM 42, WVU 37 Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Penn State vs West Virginia College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Penn State vs West Virginia Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Penn State vs West Virginia Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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