The BYU Cougars (2-0) will look to upset the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-0) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Razorbacks are significant favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 8 points. The over/under is 48 in the contest.
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Arkansas vs. BYU Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | -8 | -110 | -110 | 48 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (-8) | Over (48) | Arkansas 35 BYU 26 |
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
| Arkansas | BYU | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 42.0 (29) | 27.5 (84) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 9.5 (11) | 8.0 (9) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 1 (11) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (6) | 5 (13) |
Arkansas vs. BYU Betting Insights
Arkansas Stats and Trends
- Arkansas has covered once in two chances against the spread this season.
- The Razorbacks have been favored by 8 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
- Arkansas games have hit the over once this season.
- Arkansas’ contests this year have an average total of 59.5, 11.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
BYU Stats and Trends
- BYU is winless against the spread this season (0-2-0).
- BYU games have hit the over once this season.
- The average total for BYU’s games this season is 46.5 points, 1.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Arkansas Players to Watch
- K.J. Jefferson has thrown for 382 yards while completing 73.8% of his passes (31-of-42), with five touchdowns and zero interceptions this year (191.0 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 18 times for 59 yards and one touchdown, averaging 29.5 yards per game.
- AJ Green has taken 19 carries for a team-leading 104 rushing yards (52.0 yards per game).
- This season Isaac TeSlaa has six receptions for a team-high 117 receiving yards (58.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jaedon Wilson’s stat line this year shows five catches for 114 yards and one touchdown. He averages 57.0 receiving yards per game.
- This season Andrew Armstrong is averaging 49.5 yards per game, with nine catches for 99 yards and three touchdowns.
BYU Players to Watch
- Kedon Slovis leads the team with 493 passing yards (246.5 yards per game) and has a 64.6% completion percentage this year (42-of-65) while throwing four touchdowns with one interception.
- LJ Martin has rushed for a team-leading 118 yards on 22 carries (59.0 yards per game).
- Aidan Robbins has 29 yards on 10 carries (14.5 ypg).
- This season Isaac Rex has six catches and leads the team with 127 yards (63.5 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Chase Roberts has chipped in with 126 yards on 11 catches and one touchdown. He averages 63.0 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Darius Lassiter is averaging 58.0 yards per game, with nine catches for 116 yards and one touchdown.
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