West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: West Virginia Mountaineers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-1) host the West Virginia Mountaineers (5-3) at Galaxy Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026. West Virginia opens as 17.5-point dogs. The betting total is set at 63.5.

The West Virginia Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 5-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Mountaineers took on the TCU Horned Frogs and earned the victory with a final of 24-20. In the running game, the Mountaineers conceded 112 yards on 35 attempts, which calculates to 3.2 yds per run surrendered. West Virginia relinquished 33 pass completions on 47 attempts for a total of 372 yds, and a completion rate of 70.2%. On the day, they ran 58 plays which gave them 265 yards. The West Virginia Mountaineers ended up rushing 43 different times and had 186 yds, which earned them an average of 4.3 yds per carry.

The Mountaineers have racked up 3,745 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, West Virginia has amassed 12 touchdowns via the pass and 26 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 8 times. West Virginia has tallied 184 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 46 infractions for 389 yards. As a team they hold an average of 261.6 yards on the ground which is 5th in college football. When it comes to scoring points, the West Virginia Mountaineers are averaging 35.9 points per game.

In terms of passing yards, the Mountaineers have given up 2,543 yds which ranks them 137th in Division 1. They have allowed 317.9 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 68.0%. Overall, they have surrendered 483.9 yards per game which puts them 137th in college football. They have conceded 18 touchdowns through the air as well as 13 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.6 yards per rush on the ground and 166.0 rushing yards per contest this season. Overall, they have allowed 1,328 rushing yards through 8 games. The Mountaineers sit in 126th in college football concerning team defense, conceding 32.3 points per contest.

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The Red Raiders head into this matchup 7-1 for this season. For their last game, the Red Raiders went home victorious with a score of 34-26 against the Arizona Wildcats. The Red Raiders finished the contest with 472 yds on 72 plays (6.6 yards per play). Texas Tech ran the football for 7.0 yds per carry, finishing the game with 328 yards on 47 carries. Texas Tech surrendered 30 attempts on the ground for 12 yards (0.4 yds per rush). The Red Raiders pass defense allowed a completion rate of 73.3%, surrendering 417 yards on 33 for 45 through the air.

Concerning how much they score, the Red Raiders are sitting 24th in college football holding an average of 35.6 points per game. The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold an average of 425.8 yards per game, which is good for 35th in the nation. The Texas Tech offense has 451 penalty yds on 51 violations, which has them ranked 77th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 7 picks while conceding 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 176 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Red Raiders have a total of 1,750 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 218.8 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 81st in the nation. They hold an average of 207.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,656 yards overall.

The Red Raiders are relinquishing 21.1 points per contest, which has them 43rd in D-1. Texas Tech has allowed a total of 759 yards via the ground game (94.9 yards per game) and 3 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have allowed 17 touchdowns via the pass and 285.0 yards/contest, which has them in 135th in college football. The Red Raiders defense has taken the field for 569 plays, which ranks 115th in the country. They have totaled 1 fumbles recovered and 13 interceptions so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 169 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Mountaineers/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Mountaineers +17.5

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