West Virginia vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: West Virginia vs Houston
West Virginia square off against Houston in this NCAAF matchup at TDECU Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Houston at -13.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at odds of -105 and expect the favorites to cover this line against West Virginia.
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West Virginia Mountaineers have been defeated in five straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Texas Christian Horned Frogs by a 23-17 scoreline at Mountaineer Field.
Houston Cougars have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Arizona State Sun Devils were beaten 24-16 at Mountain America Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 41-39 win for Houston at TDECU Stadium when they last played West Virginia.
West Virginia vs Houston Prediction & Picks
Head into West Virginia vs Houston with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s a case to be made for Houston on the spread in this college football showdown. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -13.5 line at odds of -105 considering they should be superior.
Our CFB predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.
Key West Virginia vs Houston stats:
Houston -13.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you want to secure a bigger possible payout on your bet, there’s the option to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which line you think will be covered.
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Player Prop Picks
You can back Conner Weigman (Houston) at -114 to reach over 207.5 passing yards. We’re tempted to back him to cover the QB Passing Yards line, with plenty of juice on offer.
The odds for Amare Thomas (Houston) to record more than 58.5 receiving yards are -114. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Receiving Yards bet.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Houston -13.5. We’ve also gone for Under 49.5 points and Conner Weigman (Houston) to have Over 207.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
13
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34
Houston
Rather than backing the Coogs to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 34-13 win in their favor.
West Virginia vs Houston 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.
Houston are strong -556 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back West Virginia, you will find +410 about the underdogs.
The spread is currently 12.5, with the total points line at 48.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 48.5 can get -115.
When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Houston Own Six Wins From Last Ten at Home
Houston are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, putting up 19.60 points per contest and giving up 19.00.
West Virginia have taken five straight defeats on the road. They own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 24.00 points on average and giving up 32.60.
In their last matchup at TDECU Stadium, Houston came out on top 41-39 against West Virginia.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Home Stats |
6-4 | 38.60 | 19.60 | 19.00 | 2 | 8 | |
 West Virginia Away Stats |
4-6 | 56.60 | 24.00 | 32.60 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
West Virginia Stats
Houston Cougars Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 54.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 56.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.60 pts and allowed 33.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.00 pts and allowed 32.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 45.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 38.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 19.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 19.60 pts and allowed 19.00 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Tech
|
12 | 1 | 552 | 142 | 410 | 8-0 | 4-1 | 6W |
BYU
|
11 | 2 | 415 | 247 | 168 | 6-0 | 5-2 | 1L |
Utah
|
10 | 2 | 493 | 224 | 269 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 5W |
Arizona
|
9 | 3 | 391 | 227 | 164 | 6-1 | 3-2 | 5W |
|
Houston
|
9 | 3 | 340 | 262 | 78 | 3-3 | 6-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
8 | 4 | 329 | 242 | 87 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 3W |
TCU
|
8 | 4 | 369 | 302 | 67 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
Cincinnati
|
7 | 5 | 381 | 298 | 83 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4L |
Kansas State
|
6 | 6 | 353 | 320 | 33 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 1W |
Baylor
|
5 | 7 | 373 | 391 | -18 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Kansas
|
5 | 7 | 337 | 321 | 16 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
UCF
|
5 | 7 | 292 | 283 | 9 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 1L |
|
West Virginia
|
4 | 8 | 261 | 370 | -109 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 2L |
Colorado
|
3 | 9 | 251 | 366 | -115 | 3-4 | 0-5 | 5L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 11 | 170 | 400 | -230 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 11L |
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