Pittsburgh vs West Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Pitt Panthers vs West Virginia

Pitt Panthers lock horns with West Virginia in this NCAAF matchup at Mountaineer Field, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

West Virginia to Make it a Close Battle

We’re confident that West Virginia can push for a victory and the +7.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -120 that they cover the line against Pitt Panthers.

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38-34 Pitt Triumph in Previous H2H

Pittsburgh Panthers beat Central Michigan Chippewas in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 45-17 home win at Acrisure Stadium.

West Virginia Mountaineers were beaten last game and this was on the road at Peden Stadium. Ohio Bobcats claimed a 17-10 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Acrisure Stadium, with Pitt claiming the win. Beating West Virginia by a 38-34 scoreline. Pitt have won two of the previous 3 H2H meetings.

Pittsburgh vs West Virginia Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Pittsburgh vs West Virginia with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

With West Virginia being given a line of +7.5 to overcome in this college football matchup, our pick is that the underdogs can cover this. There’s the chance to get -120 for this outcome.

Our CFB predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Pittsburgh vs West Virginia stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by West Virginia in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by West Virginia in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by West Virginia in 3 consecutive games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pittsburgh in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pittsburgh in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pittsburgh in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by West Virginia in 3 consecutive games against Pittsburgh.

West Virginia +7.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eli Holstein Under 276.5 Passing Yards -114

Eli Holstein (Pitt) is available at -114 to end with fewer than 276.5 passing yards. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards total.

Latest Eli Holstein Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 276.5

-114

Under 276.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-114

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Desmond Reid Under 68.5 Rushing Yards -114

The odds for Desmond Reid (Pitt) to record fewer than 68.5 rushing yards stand at -114. He may fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.

Latest Desmond Reid Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 35.5

-114

Under 35.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 68.5

-114

Under 68.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

Pittsburgh 34 - 30 West Virginia

For a fun bet, consider backing Pittsburgh to claim a 34-30 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Pittsburgh vs West Virginia Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Odds Suggest Pitt Win

The sportsbooks have Pittsburgh at -278 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 74% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that West Virginia are least likely to win at +220.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 56.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. If you’re going for Over 56.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Pitt

-278

West Virginia

+220

Point Spread

Pitt -7.5

-102

West Virginia +7.5

-120

Total Points

Under 56.5

-110

Over 56.5

-110

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Cam Vaughn (West Virginia)

Over 61.5

-114

Under 61.5

-114

Raphael Williams Jr. (Pitt)

Over 48.5

-114

Under 48.5

-114

Kenny Johnson (Pitt)

Over 42.5

-114

Under 42.5

-114

Desmond Reid (Pitt)

Over 35.5

-114

Under 35.5

-114

Cataurus Hicks (Pitt)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Rodney Gallagher III (West Virginia)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Grayson Barnes (West Virginia)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Desmond Reid (Pitt)

Over 68.5

-114

Under 68.5

-114

Eli Holstein (Pitt)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-114

West Virginia Have Five Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

West Virginia have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 30.50 points on offense and surrendering 27.40 on defense.

Pitt Panthers have endured four consecutive losses away from home. They have a 2-8 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 22.10 points on average and giving up 35.50.

West Virginia defeated Pitt 17-6 the last time they played at Mountaineer Field.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O56.5	U56.5
West Virginia Home Stats		5-5	57.90	30.50	27.40	5	5
Pittsburgh Away Stats		2-8	57.60	22.10	35.50	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O56.5 = Games Over 56.5 Points
• U56.5 = Games Under 56.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Stats

West Virginia Mountaineers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 57.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 56.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 56.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.60 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.10 pts and allowed 35.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 57.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 57.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 56.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 56.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.90 pts and allowed 30.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.50 pts and allowed 27.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	2	0	88	9	79	2-0	0-0	2W
BYU	2	0	96	3	93	2-0	0-0	2W
Houston	2	0	62	9	53	1-0	1-0	2W
Iowa State	3	0	95	41	54	2-0	1-0	3W
TCU	1	0	48	14	34	0-0	1-0	1W
Texas Tech	2	0	129	21	108	2-0	0-0	2W
UCF	2	0	85	17	68	2-0	0-0	2W
Utah	2	0	106	19	87	1-0	1-0	2W
Kansas	2	1	108	56	52	2-0	0-1	1L
Baylor	1	1	72	83	-11	0-1	1-0	1W
Cincinnati	1	1	51	40	11	1-1	0-0	1W
Colorado	1	1	51	34	17	1-1	0-0	1W
Oklahoma State	1	1	30	76	-46	1-0	0-1	1L
West Virginia	1	1	55	20	35	1-0	0-1	1L
Kansas State	1	2	80	83	-3	1-2	0-0	1L

Atlantic Coast	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	2	0	69	18	51	1-0	1-0	2W
Georgia Tech	2	0	86	32	54	1-0	1-0	2W
Louisville	2	0	79	31	48	2-0	0-0	2W
Miami	2	0	72	27	45	2-0	0-0	2W
NC State	3	0	93	72	21	2-0	1-0	3W
Pittsburgh	2	0	106	26	80	2-0	0-0	2W
Florida State	2	0	108	20	88	2-0	0-0	2W
Wake Forest	2	1	76	53	23	2-1	0-0	1L
SMU	1	1	87	61	26	1-1	0-0	1L
Virginia	1	1	79	42	37	1-0	0-1	1L
Syracuse	1	1	53	65	-12	1-0	0-1	1W
Boston College	1	1	106	52	54	1-0	0-1	1L
North Carolina	1	1	34	51	-17	0-1	1-0	1W
Duke	1	1	64	62	2	1-1	0-0	1L
Clemson	1	1	37	33	4	1-1	0-0	1W
Stanford	0	2	23	50	-27	0-0	0-2	2L
Virginia Tech	0	2	31	68	-37	0-1	0-1	2L