Virginia Cavaliers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction & Picks - NCAA

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Virginia Cavaliers
9/19/26 19:30
West Virginia Mountaineers

Prediction:

 

Virginia Cavaliers -9.5 Alternate Spread

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Picks

Week 3 of the Saturday College Football slate features plenty of games, one of which will feature a game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Virginia Cavaliers. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Mountaineers and the Cavaliers.

West Virginia enters this game with a record of 2-0 and is not ranked in the top-25 poll. The Mountaineers are coming off a win against UT Martin in Week 2 by a score of 52-7. West Virginia was efficient offensively, gaining 525 yards, but still managed to allow 318 yards to UT Martin, which could be an issue for them against a solid Virginia team.

As for Virginia, they also enter this game with a record of 2-0 and are ranked #25 in the top-25 poll. The Cavaliers are coming off a blowout win against Norfolk State, beating them by a score of 59-3 in Week 2. Virginia produced 466 yards of offense, while allowing just 223 yards. Further, the Cavaliers have allowed just one touchdown this season, suggesting the Mountaineers’ offense is set to struggle.

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Virginia Cavaliers and West Virginia Mountaineers Latest Matches

Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers Latest matches
W W L W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Sep 11, 2026 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
59 :  3
Norfolk State Spartans

Aug 29, 2026 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
34 :  8
NC State Wolfpack

Dec 27, 2025 - NCAA Division I, FBS, Playoffs

Missouri Tigers
7 :  13
Virginia Cavaliers

Dec 6, 2025 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
20 :  27
Duke Blue Devils

Nov 29, 2025 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
27 :  7
Virginia Tech Hokies

Nov 15, 2025 - NCAA

Duke Blue Devils
17 :  34
Virginia Cavaliers
W L W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Sep 11, 2026 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
59 :  3
Norfolk State Spartans

Aug 29, 2026 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
34 :  8
NC State Wolfpack

Dec 6, 2025 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
20 :  27
Duke Blue Devils

Nov 29, 2025 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
27 :  7
Virginia Tech Hokies

Nov 8, 2025 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
9 :  16
Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Oct 18, 2025 - NCAA

Virginia Cavaliers
22 :  20
Washington State Cougars
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Dec 27, 2025 - NCAA Division I, FBS, Playoffs

Missouri Tigers
7 :  13
Virginia Cavaliers

Nov 15, 2025 - NCAA

Duke Blue Devils
17 :  34
Virginia Cavaliers

Nov 1, 2025 - NCAA

California Golden Bears
21 :  31
Virginia Cavaliers

Oct 25, 2025 - NCAA

North Carolina Tar Heels
16 :  17
Virginia Cavaliers

Oct 4, 2025 - NCAA

Louisville Cardinals
27 :  30
Virginia Cavaliers

Sep 6, 2025 - NCAA

NC State Wolfpack
35 :  31
Virginia Cavaliers
West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers Latest matches
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Sep 12, 2026 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
52 :  7
UT Martin Skyhawks

Sep 5, 2026 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
31 :  24
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Nov 29, 2025 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
0 :  49
Texas Tech Red Raiders

Nov 15, 2025 - NCAA

Arizona State Sun Devils
25 :  23
West Virginia Mountaineers

Nov 8, 2025 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
29 :  22
Colorado Buffaloes

Nov 1, 2025 - NCAA

Houston Cougars
35 :  45
West Virginia Mountaineers
L L W L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Sep 12, 2026 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
52 :  7
UT Martin Skyhawks

Sep 5, 2026 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
31 :  24
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Nov 29, 2025 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
0 :  49
Texas Tech Red Raiders

Nov 8, 2025 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
29 :  22
Colorado Buffaloes

Oct 25, 2025 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
17 :  23
TCU Horned Frogs

Sep 27, 2025 - NCAA

West Virginia Mountaineers
14 :  48
Utah Utes
L L L W L
Victories

1/5 (20%)

Defeats

4/5 (80%)

Nov 15, 2025 - NCAA

Arizona State Sun Devils
25 :  23
West Virginia Mountaineers

Nov 1, 2025 - NCAA

Houston Cougars
35 :  45
West Virginia Mountaineers

Oct 18, 2025 - NCAA

UCF Knights
45 :  13
West Virginia Mountaineers

Oct 3, 2025 - NCAA

BYU Cougars
38 :  24
West Virginia Mountaineers

Sep 20, 2025 - NCAA

Kansas Jayhawks
41 :  10
West Virginia Mountaineers
Virginia Cavaliers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Picks

Virginia Cavaliers - West Virginia Mountaineers Key Points

  1. The Over is 2-0 for West Virginia this season
  2. West Virginia is 1-1 ATS this season
  3. The Over is 1-1 for Virginia this season
  4. Virginia is 2-0 ATS this season

Our Virginia Cavaliers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction

Virginia is a double-digit favorite in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. For one, the Cavaliers have already been among the top defensive teams in the league, as they are allowing just 5.5 points per game. One of these games was against Norfolk State, where they allowed 3 points, but the other was against an ACC team, NC State, where they allowed just 8 points. 

Further, besides the blowout win against UT Martin, West Virginia only beat Coastal Carolina by a touchdown (31-24). Ultimately, Virginia’s defense looks to be the biggest advantage in this game; therefore, our West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Virginia Cavaliers prediction is: Virginia Cavaliers -9.5 Alternate Spread.

Prediction:

 

Virginia Cavaliers -9.5 Alternate Spread

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