Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction, 12/17/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Location: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Memphis Tigers (10-2) are hitting the road to Toyota Stadium on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 where they will try to beat the West Virginia Mountaineers (6-6) in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. West Virginia opens as 4.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 56.5.

The Memphis Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 10-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Tigers played the Tulane Green Wave and went home with a win by a final score of 34-24. The Memphis Tigers ran the rock 48 times and amassed 236 yards, which had them averaging 4.9 yds per carry. In all, they had 77 plays which converted into 454 yards. Memphis gave up 21 completions on 33 tries for 317 yds, and a completion percentage of 63.6%. On the ground, the Tigers conceded 57 yards on 18 attempts, which is 3.2 yds per run allowed.

The Tigers have racked up 5,305 yards in total this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Memphis has earned 23 passing touchdowns and 30 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 8 different times. Memphis has accounted for 282 1st downs, and they have committed 67 infractions for 605 yds. As a team they are averaging 173.6 yards in the run game which is 52nd in D-1. Regarding scoring points, the Memphis Tigers hold an average of 35.2 PPG.

The Tigers sit in 44th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 22.8 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.8 yards per run and 103.9 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have given up 1,247 yards on the ground through 12 contests. Regarding yards via the pass, the Tigers have allowed 3,020 yards which ranks them 111th in the nation. They are conceding 251.7 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.9%. For the year, they are conceding 355.6 yards per game which ranks them 55th in the nation. They have allowed 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 18 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 6-6 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Mountaineers took a loss by a final score of 52-15 against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Mountaineers finished with 405 yds while they ran 75 plays (5.4 yds per play). West Virginia ran for 4.0 yds per attempt, finishing with 140 yards on 35 carries. West Virginia surrendered 33 rushing attempts for 209 yards (6.3 yards per carry). The Mountaineers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 359 yards on 28 out of 42 passing.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Mountaineers currently sit 64th in Division 1 by tallying 28.5 points per game. The West Virginia Mountaineers hold an average of 393.2 yards/game, which ranks them 60th in the country. The West Virginia offense has accrued 406 penalty yards on 52 infractions, which is 127th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 13 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 269 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Mountaineers have earned 2,406 yards via the pass along with an average of 200.5 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 96th in the nation. They hold an average of 192.7 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 2,312 yards overall.

West Virginia has given up a total of 1,697 yards on the ground (141.4 yards/game) in addition to 25 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have given up 24 touchdowns through the air in addition to 268.9 yards/game, which has them sitting 125th in the nation. They have 6 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions for the year. The Mountaineers defense has been on the field for 774 plays, which ranks 37th in Division 1. The Mountaineers are giving up 31.1 points per game, which has them ranked 106th in the country. Overall, they have conceded 373 total points.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Mountaineers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers +4.5

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