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(NCAAF) Texas Tech vs. West Virginia, 10/19/2013 8:00 AM, Score: 37 - 27
Point Spread: 5.50 | -107.00 West Virginia (Home)
Result: Loss
West Virginia just gave up 73 points to Baylor in their last game heading into their BYE week. You can bet your ass it hasn't been a good 2 weeks for the players at practice after that game. This team is clearly capable of winning this game and you have to wonder if oddsmakers haven't set this line so low to entice bettors to jump on the ranked Red Raiders. One thing you can't overlook is that it's very difficult for a lot of these Big 12 teams to play at Mountaineer Field. It's a lengthy distance for a lot these teams to travel and a tough place for opposing teams to play at. WVU Head coach Dana Holgorsen has had two full weeks to try and get his offense on track. This could be the breakout game everyone has been waiting for from junior quarterback Cody Trickett, who has shown flashes since being inserted in the starting lineup the last two games. Texas Tech ranks just 63rd in the country against the pass, giving up 231.7 ypg West Virginia has 15 takeaways in six games, while Texas Tech has turned it over at least three times in four of their six games. Take the home dog here with WVU.