- Despite a significant difference in play so far this season, betting sites have made BYU only a three-point favorite versus Utah for Saturday night.
SALT LAKE CITY – The undefeated BYU Cougars are on the road this week against the Utah Utes, with legal betting sites making the ninth-ranked Cougars 3-point favorites.
Based on how each team has played this season, the best bet for BYU vs Utah is on the Cougars to cover that 3-point spread.
BYU vs Utah Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | -3 (-110) | -150 | O 40.5 (-110) |
| Utah | +3 (-110) | +130 | U 40.5 (-110) |
Betting on BYU to At Least Cover vs Utah
The three-point spread at college football betting sites for the Utah vs BYU matchup is not big enough based on how each team has performed this season.
Utah started the season off well, going 4-0, but they have lost their four games since. BYU on the other hand started the season strong and has yet to cool down, with their record now 8-0.
Based on BYU’s past conference affiliations, some may think that the Cougars have been beating teams at the Group of Five level like they did for many years. But, that changed in 2023 when BYU joined the Big 12. That means BYU is dominating in the same conference as Utah. BYU is 5-0 in Big 12-play this season, while Utah is only 1-4.
It is not just the difference in records that suggests the Cougars will cover the spread at legal sports betting sites. Two key trends also imply that BYU will win by at least three versus Utah:
- Utah is only 1-3 against the spread at home this season. BYU is a perfect 4-0 against the spread on the road.
- Both teams are relatively even when comparing defensive stats (Both top 30 nationally in points allowed per game, passing yards per game, and yards per play). But, BYU’s offense is considerably better than the offense for the Utes. BYU scores 35.1 points per game (24th nationally) to Utah’s 22.8 (105th). The Cougars also average more passing yards per game (241.5 to 225), rushing yards per game (168.5 to 150.9), and first downs per game (22 to 18.6).
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