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Nittany Lions vs. Mountaineers
FREE CFB AI Predictions
August 31, 2024
Penn State Nittany Lions will kick off their 2024 season on August 31 against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown. Penn State, ranked #8, is favored to win against a West Virginia team looking to make an early statement in the Big 12.
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GAME INFO
Date: Aug 31, 2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM EST
Venue: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
Mountaineers Record: (0-0)
Nittany Lions Record: (0-0)
OPENING ODDS
PSU Moneyline: -386
WVU Moneyline: +300
PSU Spread: -10.5
WVU Spread: +10.5
Over/Under: 51.5
PSU Betting Trends
- Penn State has covered the spread in 12 of its last 13 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams. They have also won their last 18 games as a favorite against non-ranked opponents.
WVU Betting Trends
- West Virginia has struggled in recent openers, losing its last three season-opening games. The Mountaineers have a mixed record at home but face a tough challenge in this matchup.
BETTING TRENDS
- Penn State’s defense allowed only 13.5 points per game last season, one of the best in the Big Ten, while West Virginia’s offense relies heavily on its rushing game, which could be neutralized by Penn State’s strong defensive line.
PSU WVU Best Prop Bet
- Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.
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Penn State vs West Virginia AI Prediction:
Free CFB Betting Insights for 8/31/24
Penn State enters the 2024 season with high expectations and a belief that they can contend for the Big Ten title. Quarterback Drew Allar is expected to take on a larger role this season, with the coaching staff likely allowing him more freedom to utilize his arm strength. Despite the loss of several key offensive linemen, the Nittany Lions boast a potent offense that could exploit West Virginia’s defensive weaknesses. West Virginia, on the other hand, aims to start its season strong by upsetting a top-10 team at home.
The Mountaineers have one of the most experienced offensive lines in the Big 12, anchored by Wyatt Milum and Brandon Yates. Their running game, led by Jaheim White, is expected to be central to their strategy, with quarterback Garrett Greene needing to step up to ensure a balanced attack. The Mountaineers’ defense will need to excel, especially in the pass rush, to disrupt Penn State’s game plan.
Had a great time welcoming our newest Penn Staters to Happy Valley tonight 🕺 pic.twitter.com/yOZaXE0ksK
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) August 26, 2024
Nittany Lions AI Preview
Penn State enters the 2024 season with aspirations of winning the Big Ten and contending for a playoff spot. The Nittany Lions will rely on quarterback Drew Allar to lead a dynamic offense that is expected to air the ball out more than last year. The defense, anchored by star linebacker Abdul Carter, is considered elite and is expected to stifle West Virginia’s ground game. The secondary, led by Kevin Winston, will look to force turnovers and capitalize on any mistakes made by Greene. This game is an opportunity for Penn State to make a statement and start their season with a strong performance.
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Mountaineers AI Preview
West Virginia looks to continue its upward trajectory under coach Neal Brown after finishing the 2023 season with nine wins. The Mountaineers have one of the most experienced offensive lines in the Big 12, which will be critical in protecting Greene and opening lanes for the running game. The offense will focus heavily on Jaheim White, who rushed for 842 yards last season, and a balanced attack that could challenge Penn State’s defense. Defensively, West Virginia’s pass rush will be key; they must generate pressure and force mistakes to stand a chance against Penn State’s potent offense.
Just about prepped 🫡 pic.twitter.com/9VumrbOKoB
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) August 27, 2024
Nittany Lions vs. Mountaineers FREE Prop Bet
AI algorithm Remi is pouring through tons of stats on each team. In fact, anytime the Nittany Lions and Mountaineers play there’s always several intriguing trends to key in on. Not to mention games played at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Aug seemingly never follow normal, predictable betting trends.
Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.
Penn State vs. West Virginia CFB AI Pick
Remi, our AI sports wizard, has been pouring over exorbitant amounts of data from every simulation between the Nittany Lions and Mountaineers and using recursive machine learning and cutting-edge AI to boil down the data to a single cover probability.
Oddly enough, we’ve seen the AI has been most keyed in on the trending emphasis human bettors regularly put on Penn State’s strength factors between a Nittany Lions team going up against a possibly unhealthy Mountaineers team. We’ve found the true game analytics might reflect a moderate lean against one Vegas line in particular.
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