The visiting Boise State Broncos hope to send their betting fans to the pay window on Friday as they look to cover the spread at LaVell Edwards Stadium against the Cougars.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook had the BYU Cougars as 7.5-point underdogs in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pointed to a potential 29-25 result in favor of the Broncos early in the week. That outcome may change during the week, if injuries alter the models, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Boise State Broncos vs BYU Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The BYU Cougars sit at 1-4 (0-5 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Boise State Broncos are currently 2-2 (2-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? BYU is 2-3 OU, and Boise State is 2-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and BYU vs Boise State injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 57-rated BYU Cougars and the No. 44-rated Boise State Broncos in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits BYU's No. 125-ranked offense, averaging 12.6 PPG, against a Boise State defense that ranks No. 87 this week at 29 PPG. The BYU aerial game is averaging 152.6 yards per game, less than the Boise State Broncos secondary allows through the air, 231 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Boise State Broncos feature the league's No. 3-rated road run defense, allowing 22 yards per game. BYU, meanwhile, ranks No. 113 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cedrick Wilson was good for 209 receiving yards in the Broncos's most recent action, but while it helped his stats, it didn't help his team to victory and they fell 42-23 to the Broncos.
Ula Tolutau tore up the turf for 102 rushing yards in the latest Cougars game, a 40-24 loss to the Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
- Boise State is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
- Boise State is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
- Boise State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boise State's last 6 games
- Brigham Young is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Brigham Young is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Brigham Young's last 13 games
- Brigham Young is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boise State at San Diego State, Saturday, October 14th
BYU at Mississippi State, Saturday, October 14th
