The BYU Cougars are hoping that history does not repeat itself after they lost quarterback Taysom Hill in their season opener as they get set to face the Boise State Broncos on Saturday.
The Cougars started last season 4-0 straight up, but their signal caller fractured his leg in their fifth game against Utah State. BYU proceeded to drop their next four, including the game against the Aggies, while failing to cover in each.
Boise State could see an offensive boost thanks to running back Devan Demas. Though the junior back entered last week’s game third on the depth chart, he averaged five yards per carry in limited action which prompted coach Bryan Harsin to say Demas will see more opportunities.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the BYU Cougars sat as 1.5-point underdog, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
A 24-23 result in favor of the Cougars is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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
This season the BYU Cougars are 1-0 overall and 1-0 ATS against the spread, while the Broncos are 1-0 and 0-1 ATS. As for the totals, BYU is 1-0 on the OU, and Boise State is 0-1 Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and BYU vs Boise State injuries news.
The game pits the BYU Cougars, currently No. 62 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Boise State Broncos, who rate No. 6 in the latest survey.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Broncos were Week 1 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Huskies by a score of 16-13.
Last time out for the the Cornhuskers, they were scorched by Nick Kurtz for 123 receiving yards against the Cougars in a 33-28 loss at Memorial Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Boise State home to Idaho State, Friday, September 18th
BYU at UCLA, Saturday, September 19th