The BYU Cougars (0-0) play the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 19 points. The over/under in this outing is 46.5 points.
BYU vs. Sam Houston Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | -19 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| BYU | Sam Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.3 (46) | 0.0 (85) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.5 (100) | 31.0 (12) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (8) | 2 (44) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 12 (109) | 2 (15) |
BYU vs. Sam Houston Betting Insights (2022)
BYU Stats and Trends
- BYU compiled a 5-6-0 ATS record last year.
- The Cougars were favored by 19 points or more last season twice, and failed to cover both times.
- Last season, seven BYU games hit the over.
- The Cougars’ 13 games last season went over this contest’s total of 46.5 points 10 times.
- BYU had an average point total of 58.8 in its matchups last season, 12.3 more points than the over/under for this game.
Sam Houston Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Bearkats were an underdog by 19 points or more once last season, and covered the spread.
- Sam Houston’s contests last year had a 53.5-point average over/under, 7.0 more points than this game’s point total.
BYU Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Jaren Hall racked up 3,171 passing yards (264.3 per game) with a 66% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 31 touchdowns with six interceptions. He also had 346 rushing yards on 86 carries and three touchdowns.
- A year ago Christopher Brown Jr. churned out 817 rushing yards (74.3 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
- Last season Puka Nacua was targeted zero times and notched 48 catches for 625 yards and five touchdowns.
- Keanu Hill also tacked on 572 receiving yards on 36 catches and seven touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 47.7 yards per game.
- Kody Epps caught 39 passes on zero targets for 459 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 57.4 yards per game.
- John Nelson put together an impressive body of work a year ago, collecting three sacks, four TFL and 26 tackles.
- In last year’s campaign, Ben Bywater racked up 91 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and three interceptions.
- Max Tooley intercepted three passes while adding 49 tackles, two TFL, and one sack a season ago.
Sam Houston Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Jordan Yates racked up 91 passing yards (91.0 per game) while going 14-for-28 (50%) and throwing for zero touchdowns with one interception. He also had 60 rushing yards on 14 carries.
- Last year Jadon Cardell ran for 18 yards on one carries (18.0 yards per game).
- Noah Smith reeled in four passes for 35 yards last year. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 35.0 yards per game.
- Jax Sherrard tacked on four catches for 26 yards. He was targeted zero times, and put up 26.0 receiving yards per game.
- Ife Adeyi caught two passes on zero targets for 17 yards, averaging 17.0 receiving yards per game.
- Last season Trevor Williams piled up zero sacks, seven tackles.
- B.J. Foster picked off one pass and tacked on five tackles last season.
