Betting Odds for West Virginia vs. Penn State

West Virginia is looking to do more than just cover the spread against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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West Virginia will welcome No. 8 Penn State into Morgantown this weekend for a big time Big Ten-Big 12 showdown on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff. Despite the overwhelming majority of college football analysts picking the Nittany Lions to win this game, there's a strong belief that WVU will keep it close and give them a game.

According to SI Sportsbook, Penn State is an 8.5 point favorite over the Mountaineers. The total (over/under) currently sits at 51.5.

West Virginia Trends

- The over cashed in six of West Virginia's final eight games of the season.

- The Mountaineers won five of their final six games to close out the year.

- West Virginia is 13-5 in their last 18 season openers.

- WVU covered the spread in eight of their 13 games last season.

- West Virginia is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games played at home.

Penn State Trends

- The over has cashed in seven of Penn State's last nine road games played on a Saturday.

- Penn State has covered the spread in five of their last six road games.

- The Nittany Lions are 15-3 in their last 18 games.

- Penn State has won seven straight season-openers.

- Penn State has covered the spread in each of their last six games against Big 12 opponents.

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