The Texas Tech Red Raiders, positioned fifth in the rankings, aim for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game as they face the West Virginia Mountaineers this Saturday. Texas Tech is fresh off a decisive 48-9 victory against Central Florida, while West Virginia recently suffered a narrow loss to Arizona State, with a score of 25-23 on November 15.

Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12), currently tied for first with BYU, seeks to extend its winning streak to five games. They hold a solid 3-1 record on the road this season.

On the flip side, the Mountaineers (4-7, 2-6 Big 12) are struggling, tied for last in the league with UCF, although they’ve achieved a 3-2 record at home.

As for the betting scene, West Virginia stands with a 4-7 mark against the spread (ATS), whereas Texas Tech boasts the best ATS record nationally at 10-1.

Kickoff is set for noon ET at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. Historically, the series is tied at 7-7. The latest odds indicate Texas Tech as 23.5-point favorites, with an over/under total of 52.5 points, according to SportsLine’s consensus.

Before placing any wagers on this matchup, you can explore the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model. The model simulates each FBS game 10,000 times, consistently generating profitable picks.

In summary, this game pits a team aiming for championship glory against one looking to solidify their season amidst challenging circumstances.