The Mountaineers will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at Beaver Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC.
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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 2023 college football season has begun, with West Virginia and Penn State scheduled to matchup at Beaver Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - West Virginia had a 95.00 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Penn State in the 2022 season was 99.00.
- Away West Virginia - At the end of the 2022 regular season, West Virginia had a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Penn State - Penn State finished the 2022 regular season with a 6-1 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - West Virginia wound up 9th (367) in the Big 12 Conference, with Penn State ranked 3rd (465) for points scored in the 2022 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - West Virginia finished 3rd (395) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Penn State wound up 6th (237) in the 2022 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - West Virginia had a 5-7 regular season overall record, with Penn State notching a 11-2 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as the spunky West Virginia faces powerhouse Penn State...at Beaver Stadium in one of the first games of the 2023-24 college football season. The West Virginia had a 5-7 standing last season...while Penn State dominated with an impressive 11-2 record.
The West Virginia will be looking to start the season on a high note, aiming for a major upset...as they take on the mighty Penn State on their home turf. With both teams looking to make a statement early in the season, this game is sure to be a battle to remember...and fans are in for an electrifying display of college football.
If you're looking to add some excitement to the game, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this clash of titans. Review the odds below and place your bets to make things even more interesting. Will the West Virginia pull off a surprise victory, or will Penn State prove their dominance once again? The stage is set, and the countdown to kickoff begins now. Get ready for an unforgettable clash between West Virginia and Penn State at Beaver Stadium!
Best Mountaineers at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog West Virginia | Favorite Penn State |
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| Underdog West Virginia | Favorite Penn State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn State is a -21 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while West Virginia is a +21 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Penn State is a -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and West Virginia is a +800 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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West Virginia
Penn State
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +21 -110-21 -110 |
Underdog West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +21 West Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 21. Your bet loses if they lose by 22 or more.
Favorite Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -21 Penn State favorite bet wins if they win by 22 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 21. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
West Virginia at Penn State 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
Penn State
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| 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 | 6-3 | 0.667 | 9 | 4 | 409 | 340 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W3 |
| Big Ten East | |||||||||
| #13 Penn State | 7-2 | 0.778 | 10 | 3 | 471 | 175 | 6-1 | 4-1 | L1 |
West Virginia & Penn State 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
Penn State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penn State | +1800 Bet |
West Virginia & Penn State 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 | West Virginia vs Penn State | PSU 38, WVU 15 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Delaware vs Penn State | PSU 63, DEL 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois | PSU 30, ILL 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Iowa vs Penn State | PSU 31, IOWA 0 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Penn State vs Northwestern | PSU 41, NU 13 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | UMass vs Penn State | PSU 63, MASS 0 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Penn State vs Ohio State | OSU 20, PSU 12 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Indiana vs Penn State | PSU 33, IU 24 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Penn State vs Maryland | PSU 51, MD 15 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Michigan vs Penn State | MICH 24, PSU 15 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Rutgers vs Penn State | PSU 27, RUTG 6 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Penn State vs Michigan State | PSU 42, MSU 0 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Ole Miss vs Penn State Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl | MISS 38, PSU 25 Saturday, December 30th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the West Virginia vs Penn State College Football Game
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