The Arizona Wildcats (3-4) meet a conference opponent when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Arizona Stadium in a Big 12 showdown.

The Mountaineers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), versus the Wildcats (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Below you can find our preview for this this contest between the Wildcats and the Mountaineers, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Arizona vs. West Virginia betting lines

• Spread favorite: Wildcats (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Wildcats (-205), Mountaineers (+169)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Arizona vs. West Virginia betting info and stats

Arizona has won once against the spread so far this season (1-5-0). Arizona has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 5.5 points (a 0-2 ATS record). Arizona has put together a 1-2 record in the three games this season it has been moneyline favorites. West Virginia has two wins against the spread so far this season (2-5-0). When West Virginia is an underdog of 5.5 points or more, it has have yet to cover the spread. West Virginia has been moneyline underdogs four times this year, going 1-3 in those games.

Arizona vs. West Virginia recent stats and trends

Arizona Wildcats

• Arizona is winless against the spread (0-3) and 0-3 overall during its past three games.
• The final combined score of the past three Arizona games exceeded the set total once.
• The last three Arizona games averaged 56.5 total points, five more points than this matchup’s over/under.

West Virginia Mountaineers

• West Virginia has covered the spread once in its last three contests while putting together a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• West Virginia’s past three games have ended with an average of 58.3 points scored. That’s 6.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Arizona vs. West Virginia key players

Arizona Wildcats

• Noah Fifita has 1,774 passing yards for Arizona, completing 59.1% of his passes and tossing nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Quali Conley, has carried the ball 93 times for 500 yards (71.4 per game), scoring six times. He’s also caught 25 passes for 163 yards.
• Kedrick Reescano has carried the ball 42 times for 241 yards (34.4 per game) and one touchdown.
• Tetairoa McMillan’s leads his squad with 780 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 47 receptions (out of 70 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
• Keyan Burnett has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 34.2 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Montana Lemonious-Craig has racked up 17 grabs for 172 yards, an average of 28.7 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Tre Smith has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 20 tackles.
• Dalton Johnson, Arizona’s leading tackler, has 27 tackles this year.
• Genesis Smith has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 15 tackles and two passes defended.

West Virginia Mountaineers

• Garrett Greene has been a dual threat for West Virginia this season. He has 1,352 passing yards (193.1 per game) while completing 55.9% of his passes. He’s tossed nine touchdown passes and eight interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 471 yards (67.3 ypg) on 76 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Jahiem White has racked up 416 yards (on 75 attempts) with five touchdowns.
• Hudson Clement has hauled in 363 receiving yards on 26 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
• Traylon Ray has collected 288 receiving yards (41.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 22 receptions.
• Kole Taylor has racked up 274 reciving yards (39.1 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• T.J. Jackson leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has eight TFL and 16 tackles.
• Anthony Wilson, West Virginia’s tackle leader, has 33 tackles this year.
• Tyrin Bradley leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 19 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.