West Virginia Favored โคto Defeat Ohio โขin Week 2 Matchup
Morgantown, WV – West Virginia isโข a 17.5-point favorite heading into โฃitsโค Week 2 home โคgame against Ohio on Saturday, September 7,โฃ according to the latest odds from BetMGM. The Mountaineers are looking to build momentum after a season-opening win, while Ohio aims to pull off a significantโฃ upset. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET atโข Milan Puskar โStadium.
The matchup presents an early-seasonโ test for both programs. โWest Virginia, entering its second year under coach Neal Brown,โค is seeking to establish itself as a contender in the Big 12 Conference.Ohio, aโค member of โคthe Mid-American โฃConference, is โhoping to make a statementโ against a Power Five opponent. Aโฃ win for West Virginia would solidify their position asโค aโ team to watch, while an Ohio victory could provide a major boost to their season adn recruiting efforts.
BetMGM lists West Virginia atโค -700 on the moneyline, indicating โฃa high probability of โa โคMountaineers win. Ohio is +500 to win outright. Theโค over/underโฃ for total points is set at 52.5.
Predictions from arizona Central suggestโ West Virginia will โขcover the spread and win convincingly. Analysts point to the Mountaineers’ strong rushing attack and improved defense as key factors. Ohio โwill need a stellar performance from its quarterback, Kurtis rourke, โand a โฃdisciplined defensive effort to haveโค a chance.
West Virginiaโ defeatedโ Penn State 38-15 in their season opener. Ohio opened their season with a 27-10 victory โขover Eastern Michigan.