First Line Drops for Backyard Brawl: WVU a 2.5-Point Underdog

First Line Drops for Backyard Brawl: WVU a 2.5-Point Underdog

The first betting line for the 2025 Backyard Brawl is in, and West Virginia opened as a 2.5-point underdog to Pittsburgh, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Mountaineers will travel to Acrisure Stadium for this heated rivalry matchup, which resumes annually after conference realignment separated the two teams in 2012.   With the perk of playing at home, Pitt has earned the edge in the betting market. The over/under is currently set at 57.5 po…

Pitt Opens as Early Favorite in 2025 Backyard Brawl

When Pitt meets West Virginia for the 108th Backyard Brawl in history this fall, it will be the last game in the current four-game series rebirth until 2029. The Panthers are looking to win the current four-game stretch, while the Mountaineers look to pull even when the two collide at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va. While the game is still two months away, the oddsmakers have released early odds on the game and it favors the Panthers. …