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- Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Channel: ABC
- City: Morgantown, West Virginia
- Venue: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | -1.5 (-108) | O 47.5 (-119) | -121 |
| Pittsburgh | +1.5 (-112) | U 47.5 (-106) | +100 |
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The 2023 edition of the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, September 16 features the West Virginia Mountaineers (1-1) hosting the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-1) at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. The Mountaineers are favored by only 1.5 points. An over/under of 47.5 points has been set for the matchup.
The Mountaineers enter the matchup after winning 56-17 over the Duquesne Dukes in their last game on September 9. The Panthers are coming off of a loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats by the score of 27-21.
We’ve compiled all the info you need for this game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Key Stats
- West Virginia has put an average of 35.5 points per game on the board this season, 18.5 more than the 17 Pittsburgh has surrendered.
- When the Panthers defense allows less than 35.5 points, Pittsburgh has accumulated a 1-1 overall record and a 0-1 record against the spread.
- This season Pittsburgh racks up 5.5 more points per game (33) than West Virginia gives up (27.5).
Below are a few more need-to-know figures from this season:
| West Virginia | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 463.5 (41) | 376.5 (86) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 356 (71) | 248.5 (17) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 225 (19) | 150 (75) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 238.5 (65) | 226.5 (78) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 2 (37) | 1 (10) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 2 (71) | 2 (71) |
West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 68.5 points per game, 21.0 points more than the total of 47.5 for this matchup.
- These two teams give up a combined 44.5 points per game, 3.0 points less than this contest’s over/under.
- West Virginia has put together a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- Pittsburgh has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a look at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
West Virginia Statistical Leaders
- Garrett Greene has passed for 402 yards (26-for-45), with four touchdowns and zero interceptions (201 yards per game). He’s also run the football 20 times for 104 yards and one touchdown.
- CJ Donaldson has picked up a team-leading 137 rushing yards (68.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Jahiem White has rushed for 110 yards (55 per game), with one touchdown.
- Hudson Clement has five catches (seven targets) and paces his team with 177 receiving yards (88.5 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Devin Carter has added six catches for 90 yards. He has been targeted eight times and puts up 45 receiving yards per game.
- Kole Taylor has racked up 86 yards on five receptions, averaging 43 yards per game.
- Tomiwa Durojaiye has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up two TFL and three tackles.
- Lee Kpogba has collected 12 tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
- This season Avery Wilcox leads the team with one interception and has added one pass defended.
Pittsburgh Statistical Leaders
- Phil Jurkovec has passed for 393 yards (27-of-55), with four touchdowns and zero interceptions (196.5 yards per game). He’s also rushed 17 times for 41 yards and one touchdown.
- Daniel Carter has churned out a team-best 90 rushing yards (45 per game) and one touchdown.
- C’Bo Flemister has rushed for 65 yards on 15 carries (32.5 yards per game). He also has two catches for 35 yards.
- Gavin Bartholomew has five catches (seven targets) and paces his team with 118 receiving yards (59 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Konata Mumpfield has added seven catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns this year. He has been targeted nine times, and puts up 43.5 receiving yards.
- Daejon Reynolds is averaging 26 yards per game, with four catches for 52 yards.
- This season Dayon Hayes leads the team with two sacks and has added two TFL and seven tackles.
- Bangally Kamara has racked up 11 tackles, two TFL, and one sack, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Marquis Williams has picked off one pass to lead the team while adding three tackles and one pass defended.
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