Who: #19 BYU Cougars at Baylor Bears
Time: October 16 2021 3:30 EST
Venue: McLane Stadium – Waco, TX
BYU at Baylor Odds:
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Moneyline: BYU +170 | Baylor -200
Spread: BYU +5 (-110) | Baylor -5 (-110)
Total: Under 48.0 (-110) | Over 48.0 (-110)
BYU at Baylor Betting Preview
A fun non-conference matchup is on the schedule for Saturday, October 16, 2021, when the BYU Cougars (5-1) visit the Baylor Bears (5-1). Both teams have been a pleasant surprise this season and this a fantastic game for the middle of the season. This game will air live on ESPN at 3:30 p.m. EST.
Through six games, the BYU offense is averaging 27.2 points per game and 406.0 yards per game, 237.5 through the air and 168.5 on the ground. Defensively, the Cougars are allowing 20.5 points and 368.2 yards, 238.2 passing and 130.0 rushing.
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The Baylor offense is averaging 38.3 points per game and 461.7 yards per game, 233.0 through the air and 228.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Bears are allowing 17.8 points and 320.7 yards, 175.0 passing and 145.7 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the BYU Cougars and Baylor Bears.
BYU at Baylor Betting Stats
BYU
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Brigham Young’s last 9 games.
- Brigham Young are 16-2 SU in their last 18 games.
- Brigham Young are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brigham Young’s last 6 games this season.
- Brigham Young are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- Brigham Young are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in October.
- Brigham Young are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games played in week 7.
Baylor
- Baylor are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baylor’s last 5 games.
- Baylor are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baylor’s last 6 games at home.
- Baylor are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games this season.
- Baylor are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games played in October.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baylor’s last 10 games played in week 7.
- Baylor are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Saturday.
- Baylor are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games when playing as the favorite.
BYU at Baylor Pick
Last time out, BYU hosted the Boise State Broncos and suffered their first loss of the season, 26-17. BYU led 10-0, but Boise State scored the next 23 points to take control of the game and, ultimately, get the win. Jaren Hall went 22/37 for 302 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on the day. Tyler Allgeier rushed teh ball 19 times for 73 wins and one touchdown in this one. The BYU defense allowed 312 total yards and did not force any Boise turnovers.
Baylor hosted the West Virginia Mountaineers and cruised to a 45-20 victory. The Bears jumped out to a 28-7 second quarter lead and were never in danger in this one. Gary Bohanon went 18/29 for 336 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the day. Tyquan Thornton and Ben Sims each hauled in two touchdown passes. The Baylor defense allowed 362 total yards and forced one West Virginia interception.
BYU vs Baylor Series History: This series is tied at one win a piece, but these two teams have not met since 1984.