Big 12 action features the No. 14 BYU Cougars (5-0) squaring off against the Arizona Wildcats (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars are favored by 3 points. An over/under of 48.5 points has been set for the outing.
BYU vs. Arizona Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Cougars (-3)
Moneyline: Cougars (-148), Wildcats (+124)
Total: 48.5 points
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How to Watch BYU vs. Arizona
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah
TV: FOX
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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BYU 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
246.6 (1233) |
53 |
Rush yards |
139.2 (696) |
87 |
Points scored |
33 (165) |
53 |
Pass yards against |
171 (855) |
24 |
Rush yards against |
121.6 (608) |
47 |
Points allowed |
15.8 (79) |
16 |
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BYU 2024 Betting Info
The Cougars have compiled a 5-0-0 ATS record so far this year.
BYU is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
In the Cougars’ five games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
The Cougars’ average total in outings this season has been 48.6, 0.1 points higher than the total in this particular game.
The Cougars have covered the spread in each of their last three contests while going 3-0 overall.
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 |
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BYU’s Offense vs. Arizona’s Defense (2024)
The Cougars are 20th in the FBS in red zone offense (94.4%), and will be up against the 68th-ranked red zone defense, owned by the Wildcats (84.2%).
BYU is 124th in the FBS in third-down percentage (29.5%), and will be facing the 78th-ranked Arizona third-down defense (39.1%).
The Cougars average 0.5 points per play (23rd in the FBS) compared to the 0.4 per play the Wildcats allow (65th in college football).
Arizona 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
272.2 (1361) |
32 |
Rush yards |
146.2 (731) |
79 |
Points scored |
27 (135) |
95 |
Pass yards against |
203.8 (1019) |
55 |
Rush yards against |
147.2 (736) |
71 |
Points allowed |
23.6 (118) |
66 |
Arizona 2024 Betting Info
The Wildcats have won twice against the spread this year.
BYU is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
The Wildcats have had one game (out of four) go over the total this year.
The Cougars’ average point total in matchups this season is 48.6, 0.1 points higher than the over/under in this game.
The Cougars have covered the spread in their past three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
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Arizona Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
57.3 |
55.0 |
58.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
33.7 |
32.0 |
34.9 |
ATS Record |
10-2-0 |
5-0-0 |
5-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-7-0 |
1-4-0 |
4-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-0 |
2-0 |
4-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-3 |
2-1 |
1-2 |
Arizona’s Offense vs. BYU’s Defense (2024)
The Wildcats convert 31.7% of their third-down plays (116th in college football). The Cougars’ defense gives up third-down conversions at a 33.3% clip (34th).
Arizona’s offense ranks 84th in the FBS at 27 points per game. It will be facing BYU’s defense which gives up 15.8 per game (16th in college football).
Arizona averages 7.6 yards per pass attempt (62nd in the FBS) compared to the five per pass BYU gives up (sixth in college football).
BYU vs. Arizona Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for BYU vs. Arizona sees the Cougars (-148 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we pick the over at 48.5 points.