The Baylor Bears (2-2), with college football’s 20th-ranked pass defense, take on the No. 22 BYU Cougars (4-0) and their 15th-ranked pass D on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The Bears are 3-point favorites. The over/under for the outing is 47 points.
Baylor vs. BYU Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Bears (-3)
Moneyline: Bears (-162), Cougars (+136)
Total: 47 points
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How to Watch Baylor vs. BYU
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas
TV: Fox Sports 1
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Baylor 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
197.3 (789) |
93 |
Rush yards |
167 (668) |
66 |
Points scored |
29.8 (119) |
63 |
Pass yards against |
142 (568) |
20 |
Rush yards against |
138.8 (555) |
74 |
Points allowed |
16.8 (67) |
33 |
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Baylor 2024 Betting Info
The Bears have covered twice in three games with a spread this season.
Baylor is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
Games featuring the Bears have gone over the point total once this season.
The average over/under the Bears have had set in matchups this season is 2.3 more points than this outing’s point total.
Baylor Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.2 |
53.3 |
55.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.3 |
31.6 |
33.5 |
ATS Record |
3-7-1 |
1-5-1 |
2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-5-0 |
3-4-0 |
3-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-2 |
0-2 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-7 |
0-5 |
2-2 |
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Baylor’s Offense vs. BYU’s Defense (2024)
The Bears score on 66.7% of their red zone trips (121st in the FBS), and will be facing the Cougars’ 32nd-ranked defense in that category (72.7%).
Baylor’s 197.3 passing yards per game ranks 93rd in the FBS. BYU’s defense gives up 132.8 through the air (15th in college football).
Baylor averages 364.3 yards per game to rank 90th in the FBS. They play a BYU defense ranked 24th, giving up 269 yards per game.
BYU 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
254.3 (1017) |
50 |
Rush yards |
136.3 (545) |
92 |
Points scored |
32.8 (131) |
41 |
Pass yards against |
132.8 (531) |
15 |
Rush yards against |
136.3 (545) |
72 |
Points allowed |
12.8 (51) |
17 |
BYU 2024 Betting Info
Against the spread, the Cougars are 4-0-0 this season.
Baylor is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
Two of the Cougars’ four games in 2024 have gone over the point total.
The average total for Bears games this year is 2.3 more points than the total of 47 in this game.
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BYU Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
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 |
BYU’s Offense vs. Baylor’s Defense (2024)
The Cougars are successful on 29.2% of their third-down plays (122nd in college football). The Bears’ defense gives up third-down conversions at a 31.3% clip (34th).
BYU averages four yards per carry (91st in college football) compared to the 3.2 per attempt Baylor allows (35th in the FBS).
The Cougars are 31st in the FBS in red zone offense (93.3%), and will be up against the 81st-ranked red zone defense, owned by the Bears (87.5%).
BYU is 77th in college football, racking up 390.5 yards per game, while Baylor ranks 27th in yards conceded (280.8).
Baylor vs. BYU Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Baylor vs. BYU sees the Cougars (+136 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the under at 47 points.