West Virginia vs. Virginia Tech: Prediction, pick, spread, game odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel

West Virginia and Virginia Tech will play each other in a rivalry game on Thursday night. The game is a regional and one-time conference rivalry. It's the second leg of a home-and-home agreement. West Virginia won the first leg 27-21 in Morgantown last season. The Mountaineers lead the all- time series 29-23-1.

JT Daniels is the West Virginia quarterback. He has six touchdowns and two interceptions through three games. Bryce Ford-Wheaton is one of only two wide receivers in the Big 12 to have four touchdown receptions already this season.

Virginia Tech's defense is the team's strength. The Hokies rank third in the country in rushing defense (42 yards per game), fifth in total defense and in top 20 in scoring defense. West Virginia freshman CJ Donaldson leads the Big 12 with six rushing touchdowns on the season.

West Virginia is 1-2 after a loss to Pitt in the renewal of the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers have two ranked opponents coming up next on the schedule: No. 22 Texas and No., 17 Baylor. West Virginia has won the last two bowl games under coach Bob Brown.

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Virginia Tech has been a fixture on Thursday night football. The Hokies have had more success than not in these nationally televised opportunities. Virginia Tech is a favorite to cover the spread. SportsLine's computer model has returned more than $3,300 in profit over the past six-plus seasons.