The Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-4) will face off against a fellow Big 12 foe, the BYU Cougars (4-2) in a matchup on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The spread foreshadows a close game, with the Red Raiders favored to win by 2.5 points. The over/under is 49.5 in the contest.
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Texas Tech vs. BYU Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -2.5 | -115 | -105 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech (-2.5) | Over (49.5) | Texas Tech 32 BYU 24 |
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
| Texas Tech | BYU | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.3 (29) | 27.7 (89) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.1 (81) | 26.0 (62) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (91) | 6 (29) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (80) | 11 (20) |
Texas Tech vs. BYU Betting Insights
Texas Tech Stats and Trends
- Texas Tech is 3-4-0 ATS this season.
- The Red Raiders have covered the spread twice this season (2-2 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- In Texas Tech’s seven games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
- In five of seven games this season, the Raiders and their opponents have combined to score more than 49.5 points.
- Texas Tech’s matchups this year have an average total of 59.7, 10.2 more points than this game’s over/under.
BYU Stats and Trends
- BYU has a record of 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- The Cougars have been an underdog by 2.5 points or more three times this year, and covered the spread in one of those games.
- So far this season, five of BYU’s six games with a set number have gone over the point total.
- The Cougs have played five games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 49.5 points.
- The average total for BYU’s games this season is 49.3 points, 0.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Texas Tech Players to Watch
- Tyler Shough leads the team with 746 passing yards (149.2 yards per game) and has a 59.3% completion percentage this year (67-of-113) while throwing seven touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has 149 rushing yards on 48 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 29.8 yards per game.
- Tahj Brooks has taken 131 attempts for a team-leading 786 rushing yards (112.3 yards per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- So far this year Cam’Ron Valdez has rushed for 169 yards on 23 carries (33.8 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Myles Price has racked up 31 receptions for 304 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 43.4 receiving yards per game.
- Jerand Bradley has hauled in 27 catches for 298 yards (42.6 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- This season Xavier White is averaging 31.3 yards per game, with 19 catches for 219 yards.
BYU Players to Watch
- Kedon Slovis has passed for 1,392 yards while completing 56.8% of his throws (113-of-199), with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions (232.0 yards per game).
- LJ Martin has racked up a team-high 345 rushing yards (57.5 yards per game) and scored four touchdowns.
- Miles Davis has rushed for 64 yards on 14 carries (32.0 yards per game) this year.
- This season Chase Roberts has 27 receptions for a team-high 421 receiving yards (70.2 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Isaac Rex has added 275 yards (on 19 catches) and one touchdown.
- Darius Lassiter has racked up 225 yards on 19 receptions with three touchdowns, averaging 45.0 yards per game.
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