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Game:

West Virginia Mountaineers at BYU Cougars

Date:

Friday, Oct 3, 2025

Time:

10:30 pm EDT

Odds:

Over 46.5 (-108)

Under 46.5 (-112)

I am taking the under. The West Virginia Mountaineers head to Utah to take on the BYU Cougars on Friday with a 1030 pm EST kickoff/  at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU is an 18.5-point favorite with a total of 47. West Virginia was dismantled by Utah 48–14 last week, dropping them to 0–2 in the Big 12 and 2–3 overall. BYU beat Colorado 24–21 Saturday and is 1–0 in the Big 12, and a perfect 4–0 overall. West Virginia has struggled to find the end zone. Nicco Marchiol has thrown for 720 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.  They have a rushing attack by committee that has produced seven rushing touchdowns. The defense has struggled to get off the field and has allowed 89 points in the last two games against Utah and Kansas. The offense is averaging 22 points while their defense is giving up 26.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 101st while the defense is ranked 92nd.

For BYU,  Quarterback Bear Bachmeier has thrown for 697 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions. LJ Martin leads the ground game with 400 rushing yards and one touchdown.BYU is putting up 38.5 points per game while its defense is giving up 9.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 23rd, while the defense is ranked 4th.

The Under 47 looks like the play in this one. BYU’s defense has been dominant, and West Virginia’s offense remains one-dimensional. The Cougars are giving up just 9.3 points per game and have yet to give up more than 21 in a game. West Virginia has scored 14 points or fewer in three of their four games against FBS opponents. BYU should be able to control the tempo with a run-heavy game plan that will shorten possessions and limit total plays. BYU’s red zone defense ranks as the nation’s best. Both teams rely on a rushing-heavy offense, which will keep the clock running and lead to an under.

 

Play: Take the UNDER 46.5 -110. I would personally buy to 47 or 47.5

Play: (311) Under 46.5 (-112)

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