The BYU Cougars (1-0) host the FCS Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars are heavily favored, by 31 points. The over/under in this outing is 49.5 points.
BYU vs. Southern Utah Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | -31 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -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
| BYU | Southern Utah | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 14.0 (109) | 21.0 (7) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 0.0 (1) | 24.0 (5) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 0 (1) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (9) | 0 (33) |
BYU vs. Southern Utah Betting Insights
BYU Stats and Trends
- BYU has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- BYU’s matchups this year have an average total of 46.5, 3.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Southern Utah Stats and Trends
- Southern Utah has covered in its only game with a spread this year.
- The Thunderbirds have won their only game this year when playing as at least 31-point underdogs.
- Southern Utah and its opponent have not yet hit the over in 2023.
- Southern Utah has a 62.0-point average over/under in their contests this season, 12.5 more points than this game’s point total.
BYU Players to Watch
- Kedon Slovis has thrown for 145 yards while connecting on 60.6% of his passes (20-for-33).
- LJ Martin has churned out a team-leading 91 rushing yards (91.0 YPG).
- Aidan Robbins has 23 rushing yards on seven carries.
- Darius Lassiter has four catches (on zero targets) and leads the team with 43 receiving yards (43.0 per game).
- Chase Roberts has also contributed with 42 yards, on five catches. He puts up 42.0 receiving yards per game.
- Mason Fakahua has 27 receiving yards on four receptions (zero targets), averaging 27.0 yards per game.
- This season Tyler Batty leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Max Tooley has racked up nine tackles and leads the team in tackles.
- Jakob Robinson has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding five tackles and two passes defended.
