The Mountaineers will play the Cougars on Thursday, October 12th, 2023. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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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
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between West Virginia and Houston taking place at TDECU Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - West Virginia has a 96.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Houston is 93.67.
- Away West Virginia - Heading into Week 7, West Virginia currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Houston - Houston has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 7 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins. Like the West Virginia away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, West Virginia ranks 10th (132) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston currently ranking 9th (137) for points scored in the Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, West Virginia stands 13th (95) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Houston sits at 4th (149) in the Big 12 Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - West Virginia has a 4-1 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Houston currently 2-3 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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It's gonna be a wild one, folks! On Thursday, October 12th, 2023, the West Virginia Mountaineers are hitting the road to take on the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium... Get ready for some electrifying college football action right in the heart of Houston!
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, the West Virginia Mountaineers come in with a strong 96.67 rating, while the Houston Cougars aren't far behind at 93.67... This matchup promises to be a close battle between two powerhouse teams!
Currently, the West Virginia Mountaineers are standing tall with a 4-1 record, while the Houston Cougars are looking to improve their 2-3 standing... It's a crucial Week 7 showdown that could have major implications for both teams!
If you're looking to bet on this game, make sure to check out BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM... They've got all the action you need to make this game even more thrilling! Don't forget to review this game's prop bets for some extra excitement!
Want to compare the odds? Look no further! BetWay, BetRivers, and BetMGM have you covered with all the latest odds and lines for this thrilling Week 7 matchup... So get ready, buckle up, and prepare for an unforgettable clash on the gridiron!
Best Mountaineers at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Houston | Favorite West Virginia |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston | Favorite West Virginia |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
West Virginia is a -3 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston is a +3 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
West Virginia is a -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston is a +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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West Virginia
Houston
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | -3 -110+3 -110 |
Underdog Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3 Houston underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3 West Virginia favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
West Virginia at Houston 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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West Virginia
Houston
First Team To Score
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | -130+100Bet |
West Virginia
Houston
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | -145+100+10000Bet |
West Virginia
Houston
Game to Overtime
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
West Virginia
Houston
Both Teams Score 10+
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -1100No +600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
West Virginia
Houston
Both Teams Score 20+
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -115No -110Bet |
West Virginia
Houston
Both Teams Score 30+
10/12/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +600No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 7 | West Virginia vs Houston Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | HOU 41, WVU 39 TDECU Stadium | Houston by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| West Virginia | 6-3 | 0.667 | 9 | 4 | 409 | 340 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W3 |
| Houston | 2-7 | 0.222 | 4 | 8 | 284 | 378 | 3-4 | 1-4 | L3 |
West Virginia & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
West Virginia Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM West Virginia YR: futures available
Houston Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Houston YR: futures available
West Virginia & Houston 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 | West Virginia vs Penn State | PSU 38, WVU 15 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Duquesne vs West Virginia | WVU 56, DUQ 17 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Pittsburgh vs West Virginia | WVU 17, PITT 6 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Texas Tech vs West Virginia | WVU 20, TTU 13 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | West Virginia vs TCU | WVU 24, TCU 21 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | West Virginia vs Houston | HOU 41, WVU 39 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Oklahoma State vs West Virginia | OKST 48, WVU 34 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | West Virginia vs UCF | WVU 41, UCF 28 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | BYU vs West Virginia | WVU 37, BYU 7 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | West Virginia vs Oklahoma | OU 59, WVU 20 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Cincinnati vs West Virginia | WVU 42, CIN 21 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | West Virginia vs Baylor | WVU 34, BAY 31 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | North Carolina vs West Virginia Duke's Mayo Bowl | WVU 30, UNC 10 Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTSA vs Houston | HOU 17, UTSA 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | RICE 43, HOU 41 (2OT) Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | TCU vs Houston | TCU 36, HOU 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Houston | HOU 38, SHSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Houston vs Texas Tech | TTU 49, HOU 28 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | West Virginia vs Houston | HOU 41, WVU 39 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Texas vs Houston | TEX 31, HOU 24 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Houston vs Kansas State | KSU 41, HOU 0 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Houston vs Baylor | HOU 25, BAY 24 (OT) Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Cincinnati vs Houston | CIN 24, HOU 14 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Oklahoma State vs Houston | OKST 43, HOU 30 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Houston vs UCF | UCF 27, HOU 13 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the West Virginia vs Houston College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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