College Football Odds: Baylor-West Virginia prediction, odds and pick

Baylor lost to Oklahoma State 36-25. The Bears are 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big 12. West Virginia is 2-3 overall, but they are fighting for bowl eligibility. They lost their last game in Austin 38-20.

Baylor is ranked as the 16th-best team in the nation according to the AP poll. The Bears lost to Oklahoma State last week. They are the defending Big 12 champions. Baylor's defense is solid, but they need to improve their performance on the offensive side of the ball. Blake Shapen has thrown for 1,118 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He needs to show better decision-making if Baylor is to cover the 3.5-point spread.

West Virginia is looking for their fourth win of the season. They lost to Pittsburgh in the first game but won against Towson and Virginia Tech. The team is seeking at least four wins in their seven games to reach a bowl game. West Virginia beat Texas 10 days ago. Bryce Ford-Wheaton caught eight passes for 93 yards. The Mountaineers are well-rested after having a bye last weekend.

Baylor has already lost two games this season. The game will be played in a raucous atmosphere in Morgantown.

Baylor is favored by 3.5 points over West Virginia.