West Virginia vs Cincinnati Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The West Virginia Mountaineers travel to Cincinnati this week for a conference matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats. West Virginia comes into this week at an even .500 on the year through eight games following a 5 point victory against Arizona back before their bye week. Defensively West Virginia did enough giving up just 26 points on 386 total yards and forced one turnover. Offensively West Virginia was the better team scoring 31 points including 17 in the first half on 401 total yards of offense. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Garrett Greene leads West Virginia this season with 1,352 yards and 9 scores to go along with 471 yards and three scores on 76 carries. Jahiem White is the top ball carrier on the roster with 508 yards and five touchdowns on 87 carries. Hudson Clement leads the team with 383 yards and three touchdowns on 28 grabs. Traylon Ray has boasted a second best 366 yards and three scores on 24 receptions.

The Cincinnati Bearcats return home this week with five wins through eight games played following 11 point loss to Colorado two weeks ago to end a 2 game-winning streak. Defensively Cincinnati struggled giving up 34 points on 446 total yards. Offensively Cincinnati had issues as well compiling 351 yards scored just 23 points after converting only three third downs.

Brendan Sorsby carried the load for Cincinnati a week ago completing 16 passes for 180 yards and two scores. Corey Kiner was the top ball carrier with 94 yards on 17 carries, while Evan Pryor added five carries for 25 yards and one score. Tony Johnson led the team with 54 yards and one touchdown on 4 grabs. Joe Royer added 50 yards and one touchdown on 4 catches as well.

Cincinnati is the better team in this matchup and will look to get back to their winning ways this week. One more win will put Cincinnati in a bowl game, and they will get it done on Saturday. Take the Bearcats to do enough this week against West Virginia to get the win and cover at home to punch their ticket into the postseason. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Bearcats win and cover 31-14.