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 Milan Puskar Stadium. The Mountaineers are favored by just 2.5 points. An over/under of 47.5 points has been set for the contest.
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West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | -2.5 | -112 | -108 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh (+2.5) | Over (47.5) | Pittsburgh 27 West Virginia 23 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| West Virginia | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.5 (52) | 33.0 (60) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.5 (84) | 17.0 (36) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (35) | 1 (11) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (74) | 2 (74) |
West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Betting Insights
West Virginia Stats and Trends
- West Virginia has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Mountaineers have been favored by 2.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- This season, games featuring West Virginia have gone over the point total every time.
- WVU has an average total of 52.0 in their contests this year, 4.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Pittsburgh Stats and Trends
- Pittsburgh has covered once in two matchups with a spread this season.
- This year, games featuring Pittsburgh have gone over the point total twice.
- Pitt’s games this season have had an average of 46.8 points, 0.7 fewer points than this game’s point total.
West Virginia Players to Watch
- Garrett Greene leads the team with 402 passing yards (201.0 yards per game) and has a 57.8% completion percentage this year (26-of-45) while throwing four touchdowns. He also has 104 rushing yards on 20 carries with one touchdown, averaging 52.0 yards per game.
- CJ Donaldson has picked up a team-best 137 rushing yards (68.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jahiem White has run for 110 yards on 12 carries (110.0 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- This season Hudson Clement has five receptions for a team-high 177 receiving yards (177.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Devin Carter has added 90 yards on six catches. He puts up 90.0 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Kole Taylor has caught five passes for 86 yards, averaging 43.0 receiving yards per game.
Pittsburgh Players to Watch
- This year, Phil Jurkovec has racked up 393 passing yards (196.5 yards per game) while going 27-for-55 (49.1% completion percentage) and throwing four touchdowns and zero interceptions. He has added 41 rushing yards on 17 carries with one touchdown, averaging 20.5 yards per game.
- Daniel Carter has churned out a team-high 90 rushing yards (45.0 yards per game) and scored one touchdown.
- So far this year C’Bo Flemister has rushed for 65 yards on 15 carries (32.5 ypg). Flemister also helps out in the passing game, catching two passes for 35 yards (17.5 ypg).
- Gavin Bartholomew has racked up five receptions for 118 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He averages 59.0 receiving yards per game.
- Konata Mumpfield has tacked on seven receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
- Daejon Reynolds has totaled 52 yards on four receptions, averaging 26.0 yards per game.
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