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The No. 21 BYU Cougars (1-0) will clash with the No. 9 Baylor Bears (1-0) at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
BYU vs. Baylor Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with sportsbooks listing BYU as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, BYU has -137 odds to pick up the win, while Baylor is listed at +112 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 54.5 points.
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Game Info
How to Watch BYU vs. Baylor Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, September 10, 2022
- Game Time: 10:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Provo, Utah
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Betting Preview
BYU
- Last year, BYU scored 14.8 more points per game (33.1) than Baylor gave up (18.3).
- The Cougars were 5-6 against the spread and 10-1 overall last season when the team recorded more than 18.3 points.
- BYU averaged 104.4 more yards per game (451.8) than Baylor allowed per outing (347.4) last year.
- In games that the Cougars churned out more than 347.4 yards last season, the team was 5-7 against the spread and 10-2 overall.
- Last season BYU piled up 187.7 yards per game on the ground, 68.1 more than Baylor allowed per contest (119.6).
- The Cougars had a 5-5 ATS record and a 10-0 overall record when the team rushed for over 119.6 yards last season.
Baylor
- Baylor put up 6.8 more points per game (31.6) than BYU surrendered (24.8) last year.
- The Bears were 7-3 against the spread and 9-1 overall in games when they put up more than 24.8 points last year.
- Baylor collected 33.5 more yards per game (422.3) than BYU allowed per outing (388.8) last season.
- When the Bears amassed more than 388.8 yards last season, the team was 6-2 against the spread and 7-1 overall.
- Last year Baylor ran for 59.7 more yards per game (216.6) than BYU allowed per contest (156.9).
- The Bears had a 7-3 ATS record and a 9-1 overall record when the team rushed for more than 156.9 yards last season.
BYU vs. Baylor Betting Analysis
BYU Betting Insights
- BYU beat the spread five times in 13 games last season.
- As 2.5-point or greater favorites last season, BYU went 3-7.
- The Cougars put together a 7-2 record in games they were favored on the moneyline last season (winning 77.8% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -137 or shorter, the Cougars had a 0-0 record (winning 75% of their games).
- Last season, six of BYU’s 13 games went over the point total.
Bears Betting Insights
- Baylor had 10 wins in 14 games against the spread last season.
- Against the spread, as underdogs of 2.5 points or greater, Baylor went 3-1 last year.
- The Bears were underdogs in six games last season and won five (83.3%) of those contests.
- The Bears entered five games last season as the underdog by +112 or more and were 3-1 in those contests.
- Out of 14 Baylor games last season, five hit the over.
BYU vs. Baylor Against The Spread & Betting Records
BYU
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.8 | 55.4 | 58.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.3 | 34.1 | 34.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-8-0 | 4-3-0 | 1-5-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-7-0 | 4-3-0 | 2-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 7-2 | 2-2 | 5-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
Bears
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.4 | 53.0 | 51.7 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.9 | 32.4 | 29.4 |
| ATS Record | 10-4-0 | 6-1-0 | 4-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-8-1 | 4-3-0 | 1-5-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-1 | 4-0 | 2-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 5-1 | 2-0 | 3-1 |
Last Season’s Leaders
BYU
- Ben Bywater compiled 98 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and one sack in 13 games last year.
- Max Tooley registered 61 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in 13 games.
- Payton Wilgar registered 1.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 50 tackles, and two interceptions in 13 games played a season ago.
- In 2021, Tyler Batty had 39 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks.
Bears
- Terrel Bernard hit the gridiron for 14 games, amassing 7.5 sacks to go with 9.0 TFL and 78 tackles.
- Jalen Pitre played in 14 games, collecting two interceptions to go along with 54 tackles, 9.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
- With 41 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and six interceptions, JT Woods was a significant player last year on defense.
- With 1.0 sack to go along with 4.0 TFL, 55 tackles, and one interception, Dillon Doyle made a big difference on D.
BYU vs. Baylor Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Baylor, and we project that Baylor will cover the spread (BYU -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 54.5 points.
BYU vs. Baylor betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bears (+2.5)
Pick OU:
Under (54.5)
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