The Wyoming Cowboys (0-2) will look to upset the BYU Cougars (2-0) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. The Cougars are significant favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 8.5 points. An over/under of 40 points has been set for the contest.
BYU vs. Wyoming Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Cougars (-8.5)
Moneyline: Cougars (-340), Cowboys (+270)
Total: 40 points
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How to Watch BYU vs. Wyoming
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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BYU 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
275.0 (550) |
44 |
Rush yards |
156.5 (313) |
72 |
Points scored |
29.5 (59) |
80 |
Pass yards against |
126.0 (252) |
19 |
Rush yards against |
120.0 (240) |
59 |
Points allowed |
14.0 (28) |
41 |
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BYU 2024 Betting Info
The Cougars have covered twice in two chances against the spread this season.
When it has played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, BYU is 1-0 against the spread.
So far this season, one of the Cougars games has gone over the point total.
The Cougars’ average point total in matchups this season is 53.0, 13.0 points higher than the total in this game.
BYU Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.7 |
49.4 |
51.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
30.8 |
29.3 |
31.8 |
ATS Record |
5-5-0 |
3-1-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-4-0 |
2-2-0 |
4-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-0 |
1-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-7 |
1-2 |
1-5 |
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BYU’s Offense vs. Wyoming’s Defense (2024)
The Cougars have the No. 22 yards-per-pass average in college football (9.3 per attempt). The Cowboys’ defense gives up 8.3 per attempt (No. 109 in college football).
The Cougars have a 32.1% third-down conversion rate, 105th in the FBS. The Cowboys allow third-down conversions on 32.1% of their opponents’ attempts (53rd).
BYU’s 73rd-ranked scoring offense puts up 29.5 points per game. Wyoming has the 113th-ranked scoring defense (32.5 ppg).
Wyoming 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
102.0 (204) |
132 |
Rush yards |
92.0 (184) |
111 |
Points scored |
10.0 (20) |
130 |
Pass yards against |
179.5 (359) |
58 |
Rush yards against |
182.5 (365) |
110 |
Points allowed |
32.5 (65) |
113 |
Wyoming 2024 Betting Info
The Cowboys are winless against the spread this year.
In games it has played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, BYU is 1-0 against the spread.
One Cowboys game (out of two) has gone over the point total this season.
The average total for Cougars games this year is 13.0 more points than the over/under of 40 in this game.
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Wyoming Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
45.1 |
44.6 |
45.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
27.6 |
26.6 |
29.0 |
ATS Record |
7-4-1 |
4-2-1 |
3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-6-1 |
3-3-1 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-0 |
5-0 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-4 |
2-0 |
0-4 |
Wyoming’s Offense vs. BYU’s Defense (2024)
The Cougars’ defense gives up 4.1 yards per pass attempt (seventh in the FBS). The Cowboys’ offense averages 4.4 yards per pass (133rd in college football).
Wyoming’s 102.0 passing yards per game ranks 132nd in the FBS. BYU’s defense allows 126.0 through the air (19th in college football).
The Cowboys are 133rd in college football, gaining 194.0 yards per game, while the Cougars rank 26th in yards conceded (246.0).
BYU’s defense is the 19th-best in the FBS allowing 0.2 points per play. Wyoming has the 121st-ranked offense in college football in points per play (0.2).
BYU vs. Wyoming Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for BYU vs. Wyoming sees the Cougars (-340 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over at 40 points.