In this article, we will formulate a Utah vs BYU Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Saturday, October 18th at the LaVell Edwards Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
BYU Cougars Preview
BYU has a 6-0-0 record this season and is sitting 1st in the Big 12. They are 4-2-0 ATS, 3-3-0 in Over/Under and have a 3-0-0 home record and a 3-0-0 away record. BYU is coming off a 33-27 road win against Arizona and will face Iowa State, Texas Tech and TCU next.
Offensively, BYU averages 37.5 points per game, ranking 21st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 14.7 points per game, which is 12th. BYU averages 448.2 total yards per game (210.2 passing and 238.0 rushing), while allowing 263.5 total yards per game (104.2 rushing and 159.3 passing).
Bear Bachmeier leads BYU with 1,220 passing yards with 63.2% completed passes and 8 touchdowns. LJ Martin leads the team in rushing yards with 652, while Chase Roberts has a team-high 22 receptions for 420 receiving yards. Defensively, Siale Esera and Faletau Satuala are tied for the team-high with 31 total tackles, while Jack Kelly leads the team in sacks, with 4.0, and Isaiah Glasker has a team-high 2 interceptions.
Utah Utes Preview
Utah has a 5-1-0 record this season and is sitting 4th in the Big 12. They are 5-1-0 ATS, 4-2-0 in Over/Under and have a 2-1-0 home record and a 3-0-0 away record. Utah is coming off a 42-10 home win against Arizona State and will face Colorado, Cincinnati and Baylor next.
Offensively, Utah averages 39.5 points per game, ranking 16th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 13.8 points per game, which is 11th. Utah averages 459.7 total yards per game (211.5 passing and 248.2 rushing), while allowing 295.8 total yards per game (142.2 rushing and 153.7 passing).
Devon Dampier leads Utah with 1,131 passing yards with 71.5% completed passes and 11 touchdowns. Wayshawn Parker leads the team in rushing yards with 335, while Ryan Davis has a team-high 39 receptions for 416 receiving yards. Defensively, Johnathan Hall and John Henry Daley are tied for the team-high with 30 total tackles, while John Henry Daley leads the team in sacks, with 8.0, and Jackson Bennee has a team-high 3 interceptions.
Utah Utes @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last eight games.
- Utah has lost four of its last five October games as a road favorite.
- BYU has covered the spread in each of its last six home games against AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October games as a road favorite.
- BYU has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- The team ranked 23rd in the AP Poll has won each of its last 10 games.
- Utah has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- BYU has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Utah has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Utah has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of BYU’s last five home games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Utah’s last four games at LaVell Edwards Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, LJ Martin leads the Big 12 Conference for rushing yards (652) this season.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Byrd Ficklin has recorded the most completions without an unsuccessful attempt this season (9).
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU has recorded more total yards than its opponents in each of its last 14 games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- BYU ranks 8th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+9.0).
- Utah ranks 1st among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (60.0).
- Utah ranks T3rd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.2).
Utah vs BYU Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, BYU won 22-21 on the road, but Utah is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings, and 4-1 in their last 5 visits in BYU. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
In this Utah vs BYU Prediction, Utah is coming as -3-point road favorites, with the total set at 49 points. Both teams have been superb this season, as BYU has been undefeated, and Utah has only one defeat. Both teams have been involved in some higher-scoring game lately, as they are 4-0 to the over in their last 4 games combined, averaging 35.5 and 45 points per game in that span. They both are top-21 teams in the country offensively, scoring 77 points per game combined, and while they are both elite defensively, i expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over 49 points.