The BYU Cougars (3-1) will face off against their Big 12-rival, the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-2) in a matchup on Friday, September 29, 2023 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The betting information foretells a close game, with the Cougars favored by 1 point. The over/under in this outing is 49.5 points.
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BYU vs. Cincinnati Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | -1 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati (+1) | Over (49.5) | BYU 28 Cincinnati 27 |
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 | Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.0 (66) | 30.8 (61) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.3 (53) | 21.3 (53) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (49) | 6 (67) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (34) | 7 (34) |
BYU vs. Cincinnati Betting Insights
BYU Stats and Trends
- BYU has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Cougars have been favored by 1 point or more this season twice, and failed to cover both times.
- BYU games have gone over the point total three out of four times this season.
- The Cougs four games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 49.5 points three times.
- BYU’s games this season have had an average of 49.1 points, 0.4 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Cincinnati Stats and Trends
- Cincinnati has covered twice in four chances against the spread this year.
- The Bearcats have covered the spread once when an underdog by 1 point or more this year (in two opportunities).
- So far this season, three of Cincinnati’s four games with a set number have hit the over.
- The Bearcats and their opponents have scored more than 49.5 combined points twice this season.
- The average over/under for Cincy’s outings this season is 51.1, 1.6 more points than this game’s point total.
BYU Players to Watch
- Kedon Slovis has thrown for 1,017 yards while completing 60.3% of his passes (85-of-141), with eight touchdowns and three interceptions this year (254.3 yards per game).
- LJ Martin has churned out a team-high 223 rushing yards (55.8 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- Deion Smith has rushed for 29 yards on 16 carries (7.3 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- This season Isaac Rex has 17 receptions for a team-high 260 receiving yards (65.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Chase Roberts’ stat line this year shows 18 catches for 227 yards and two touchdowns. He averages 56.8 receiving yards per game.
- This season Darius Lassiter is averaging 66.7 yards per game, with 17 catches for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
Cincinnati Players to Watch
- Emory Jones has thrown for 970 yards while completing 62.1% of his passes (77-of-124), with seven touchdowns and five interceptions this year (242.5 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 55 times for 186 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 46.5 yards per game.
- Corey Kiner has taken 57 carries for a team-leading 328 rushing yards (82.0 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- This season Xzavier Henderson has 23 catches and leads the team with 340 yards (85.0 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has contributed with 198 yards (on 13 catches) and two touchdowns.
- Dee Wiggins has totaled 187 yards on 13 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 46.8 yards per game.
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