West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs Predictions

Injuries weaken both sides

TCU hosts West Virginia on Saturday, October 24, as a 10.5-point favorite. The Horned Frogs are -395 on the moneyline, and West Virginia is +310. Those prices make TCU the likely winner, but there are no season statistics, recent results or confirmed starters available to show that the Horned Frogs should cover.

Kickoff Status, which tracks official Big 12 availability reports, lists three TCU receivers, offensive lineman Devan Robison and running back Landon Walker as out. Running back Jeremy Payne and tight end Kari Ashley are questionable. Those absences leave too much uncertainty around TCU's offense to lay 10.5 points.

West Virginia also has losses that make the underdog difficult to back. Running back Andre Devine, receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar, safety Da'Mare Williams and defensive lineman Darius Wiley are out, while defensive lineman Corey McIntyre Jr. and defensive back Jason Chambers are doubtful. That weakens the case for taking West Virginia and points rather than strengthening the case for TCU.

Betting verdict

The total is 57.5, with the over at -108 and the under at -112. Without team statistics or weather information, neither side of the total has a supportable edge. TCU is the predicted winner, but Pass is the betting lean across the available markets.