If there’s any silver lining to the postponement of the NFL game between Pittsburgh and Tennessee earlier this season, it could be that the game taking place this coming Sunday instead might make it an even bigger deal. Steelers-Titans odds at West Virginia sportsbooks certainly aren’t shying away from the contest.
As it includes two of the three still-undefeated teams in the league, this game should draw a lot of fan attention. For bettors, however, the question is where the best value is.
Breaking down Steelers-Titans odds at WV sportsbooks
Over the course of the week, the line on this contest has moved to as low as a single point. It’s easy to see why. Both franchises enter this contest leading the league in important categories.
For example, Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has the third-highest quarterback rating among full-time QBs with at least 100 pass attempts this season. That’s helped Tennessee tie for third in offensive touchdowns so far, also averaging nearly five yards per carry on the ground.
Pittsburgh’s defense continues to be scary for people like Tannehill, posting a league-leading 24 sacks in five games. Opponents are averaging a league-low 218.4 passing yards per game against the Steelers, and that defense has given up just 12 touchdowns in five contests.
So, the 1 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS at Nissan Stadium in Nashville will pit a dynamic offense against a stalwart defense. What does that mean for WV sports betting fans?
The pending regression to the mean for Pittsburgh’s defense might come in this road game. The over has hit in 13 of the last 14 Titans day games.
Additionally, the Steelers have won in 12 of their last 14 games against opponents from the AFC South. Again, this seems like a prime opportunity for some normalizing there. Here’s the action on the contest as of early Thursday morning:
| Sportsbook | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betly | Pittsburgh +100 Tennessee -120 | Pittsburgh +1 -105 Tennessee -1 -115 | O 50.5 -110 U 50.5 -110 |
| BetMGM | Pittsburgh -106 Tennessee -112 | Pittsburgh +1.5 -115 Tennessee -1.5 -106 | O 50.5 -110 U 50.5 -110 |
| DraftKings | Pittsburgh +106 Tennessee -120 | Pittsburgh +1.5 -110 Tennessee -1.5 -110 | O 50.5 -114 U 50.5 -107 |
| FanDuel | Pittsburgh +104 Tennessee -122 | Pittsburgh +1.5 -110 Tennessee -1.5 -110 | O 50.5 -110 U 50.5 -110 |
| William Hill | Pittsburgh +100 Tennessee -120 | Pittsburgh +1 -105 Tennessee -1 -115 | O 50.5 -115 U 50.5 -105 |
There’s no need to wait for Sunday afternoon to watch your bets play out, however. Just like Pittsburgh, the WVU football faces a tough road test this weekend but will do so a day earlier.
WVU odds against Texas Tech
After this game, WVU will be halfway through its truncated 2020 schedule. The Mountaineers have played just one road conference game so far, so this will be an important contest for taking momentum into the second half.
While the two offenses are comparable, the defensive side of the ball is where WVU should have a huge advantage. Texas Tech averages allowing over twice as many yards per game (499-240.3) and nearly three touchdowns’ worth more points per game (39.5-18.8) than the Mountaineers.
The kick will be at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, and WV sportsbooks do favor WVU to keep the Red Raiders winless in Big 12 play.
| Sportsbook | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betly | WVU -160 Tech +140 | WVU -3.5 -110 Tech +3.5 -110 | O 54 -110 U 54 -110 |
| BetMGM | WVU -162 Tech +135 | WVU -3.5 -106 Tech +3.5 -115 | O 54.5 -106 U 54.5 -115 |
| DraftKings | WVU -165 Tech +125 | WVU -3.5 -107 Tech +3.5 -114 | O 55 -107 U 55 -114 |
| FanDuel | WVU -170 Tech +138 | WVU -3.5 +100 Tech +3.5 -122 | O 53.5 -110 U 53.5 -110 |
| William Hill | WVU -160 Tech +140 | WVU -3.5 -105 Tech +3.5 -115 | O 54 -110 U 54 -110 |
Also, after this game, WV online sports betting fans who like to wager on the Mountaineers will start their prep for a showdown with the 20th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats in Morgantown next week. There are other NFL lines of regional interest to keep you occupied until then.
Battle for Ohio highlights other regional NFL action
With the Philadelphia Eagles playing Thursday night and the Baltimore Ravens on a bye, other regional NFL action drops to just two contests this week. One features the second meeting of Ohio’s two NFL franchises this season.
The Cleveland Browns won the first meeting between these two teams on Sept. 17. WV books like them to sweep the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 p.m. ET on CBS on Sunday.
| Sportsbook | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betly | Browns -175 Bengals +155 | Browns -3.5 +100 Bengals +3.5 -120 | O 50.5 -105 U 50.5 -115 |
| BetMGM | Browns -176 Bengals +150 | Browns -3 -121 Bengals +3 100 | O 50.5 -115 U 50.5 -106 |
| DraftKings | Browns -167 Bengals +145 | Browns -3 -118 Bengals +3 -104 | O 50 -114 U 50 -107 |
| FanDuel | Browns -178 Bengals +150 | Browns -3.5 -105 Bengals +3.5 -115 | O 50.5 -110 U 50.5 -110 |
| William Hill | Browns -175 Bengals +155 | Browns -3 -115 Bengals +3 -105 | O 50.5 -110 U 50.5 -110 |
Like Cincinnati, the Washington Football Team also hosts a divisional opponent that sportsbooks predict will be a rude visitor. Although the Dallas Cowboys have been the vastly superior offensive team, the loss of quarterback Dak Prescott reduces the spread on this game to a mere point. Kickoff for this game is slated for 1 p.m. ET on Fox.
| Sportsbook | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betly | Dallas -105 Washington -115 | Dallas +1 -115 Washington -1 -105 | O 46 -110 U 46 -110 |
| BetMGM | Dallas -110 Washington -106 | Dallas +1 -115 Washington -1 -106 | O 45.5 -115 U 45.5 -106 |
| DraftKings | Dallas -107 Washington -107 | Dallas +1 -120 Washington -1 -103 | O 46 -110 U 46 -110 |
| FanDuel | Dallas -116 Washington -102 | Dallas +1 -110 Washington -1 -110 | O 46 -110 U 46 -110 |
| William Hill | Dallas -110 Washington -110 | Dallas PICK -110 Washington PICK -110 | O 46 -110 U 46 -110 |
That’s all for regional football action this weekend, but there’s a premier event in another major professional league you may have heard of also ongoing this weekend. That’s the 2020 World Series, and WV books are on it.
World Series betting promos at WV sportsbooks
With the series tied at a game apiece for each team, baseball bettors are guaranteed action through at least Sunday night. Games 3, 4 and 5 will all start at 8:08 p.m. ET Friday through Sunday on Fox.
Here’s a breakdown of the promos that WV online sportsbooks are offering for the 2020 Fall Classic between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays:
| Sportsbook | Promo Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | Win $5 for Each Home Run | Opt-in and place a pre-game $50 wager on any game. Get $5 in free bets for every home run hit by either team, regardless of your wager's outcome. |
| BetMGM | End the Game with a Boost | Opt-in then place a bet of $25 or more on any game. If any game ends with a walk-off home run you’ll receive a $10 free bet, regardless of your bet’s outcome. |
| FanDuel | World Series Risk Free Same Game Parlay | Opt-in then place Same Game Parlay of at least three legs on any game. The final odds of parlay must be +200 or greater. If you lose, you'll get a refund in site credit of up to $10. |
| William Hill | Big Blast Boost | Place one $20 pregame money line wager of at least $20 on either side of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 3 matchup. Earn a $10 Free Bet credit for every home run hit by the following star players on your team, up to $100: Tampa Bay Rays: Randy Arozarena, Manuel Margot, and/or Mike Zunino Los Angeles Dodgers: Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, and/or Max Muncy |
All in all, it’s a busy weekend for sports bettors in WV. A Steelers win and some extra cash from successful bets could make it a great one for some Mountain State residents.
