5 Units Connecticut +6.5 -106
West Virginia is coming off a bye week after a 19-13 loss to Virginia Tech despite not allowing an offensive touchdown by the Hokies. The Mountaineers rushed for only 134 yards which is about half of their season average and leading rusher Kay-Jay Harris carried only seven times for 22 yards before getting banged up. In fact, RB Harris (hamstring) hurt himself seriously enough that he is doubtful for this game. West Virginia has romped over three inferior opponents this season but along with the Virginia Tech loss had to go overtime to beat Maryland. Quarterback Rasheed Marshall was only 9-of-19 for 81 yards with an interception against the Hokies but he led his team with 74 rushing yards. The Mountaineer stop-unit has allowed only 3.4 yards per carry and 169 passing yards per game. Connecticut is another team that can look great against the bad teams but awful against quality defenses. Quarterback Dan Orlovsky can light it up against the likes of Murray State and Army but his flaws are apparent against stiffer competition. He even struggled in a 22-20 win over Duke in the second game of the season. UConn’s run defense has given up an average of only 2.8 yards per carry which could spell trouble for the Mountaineers in a defensive game that figures to go to the wire.
Good Luck Tonight,
Allstar :drink:
West Virginia is coming off a bye week after a 19-13 loss to Virginia Tech despite not allowing an offensive touchdown by the Hokies. The Mountaineers rushed for only 134 yards which is about half of their season average and leading rusher Kay-Jay Harris carried only seven times for 22 yards before getting banged up. In fact, RB Harris (hamstring) hurt himself seriously enough that he is doubtful for this game. West Virginia has romped over three inferior opponents this season but along with the Virginia Tech loss had to go overtime to beat Maryland. Quarterback Rasheed Marshall was only 9-of-19 for 81 yards with an interception against the Hokies but he led his team with 74 rushing yards. The Mountaineer stop-unit has allowed only 3.4 yards per carry and 169 passing yards per game. Connecticut is another team that can look great against the bad teams but awful against quality defenses. Quarterback Dan Orlovsky can light it up against the likes of Murray State and Army but his flaws are apparent against stiffer competition. He even struggled in a 22-20 win over Duke in the second game of the season. UConn’s run defense has given up an average of only 2.8 yards per carry which could spell trouble for the Mountaineers in a defensive game that figures to go to the wire.
Good Luck Tonight,
Allstar :drink: