BYU Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
BYU enters this week three non-conference matchup with a 2-0 record, while Wyoming is looking for their first win of the season. The game is set for 9:00 ET at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, with CBSS handling the broadcast. The over/under line is 39.5 points, and BYU is the heavy favorite at -10.5 points.
BYU COUGARS VS WYOMING COWBOYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: BYU Cougars -10.5
This game will be played at War Memorial Stadium (WY) at 9:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE BYU COUGARS:
- We have the BYU Cougars winning this one by a score of 24 to 11
- Not only do we have the BYU Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 39.5 points
Will The BYU Cougars Win As Road Favorites?
BYU is now 2-0 after their road win over SMU. The Cougars, who were +12.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big road win for BYU, as SMU was favored by -12.5 points. The over/under line for the game was 56 points, but the final combined score was 33 points, resulting in the under hitting.
BYU led 7-0 after the first quarter, but SMU fought back to take a 15-12 lead at the half. The Cougars outscored SMU 8-3 in the third quarter and held on in the fourth to secure the win.
BYU’s offense, led by Jake Retzlaff, put up 340 yards in their 18-15 victory over SMU. Retzlaff threw for 202 yards, completing 53.6% of his passes and connecting for one touchdown. Darius Lassiter was his top target, with two receptions for 62 yards.
The Cougars’ offense totaled 16 first downs, with 138 yards on the ground. Miles Davis led the ground game with 37 yards on three carries.
BYU’s defense will look to build on their performance in their last game, where they allowed just 15 points to SMU. The Cougars gave up 261 total yards, with most of the damage coming through the air, as SMU managed just 117 rushing yards. BYU’s secondary was effective, holding SMU to 144 passing yards on 17 completions. The Cougars also came up with an interception in the game.
Are The Wyoming Cowboys Going Win In At Upset At War Memorial Stadium (WY)
Wyoming is still looking for their first win of the season after a 17-13 loss to Idaho. The game was low-scoring, with no point spread odds or over/under lines available. The combined score of 30 points was enough to hit the under, but no betting lines were set for this matchup.
Wyoming took an early 10-7 lead in the first quarter, but Idaho responded by shutting them out in the second quarter, taking a 17-10 lead into halftime. The third quarter was scoreless, and Wyoming managed just a field goal in the fourth quarter, resulting in their second loss of the season.
Wyoming’s offense, led by Evan Svoboda, managed to gain 285 total yards in their 17-13 loss to Idaho. Svoboda completed 10 of 24 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown, with a passer rating of 72.57. The Cowboys’ offense moved the chains 16 times but struggled to finish drives, resulting in just 13 points.
On the ground, Wyoming rushed for 159 yards, with DJ Jones leading the way with 80 yards on 17 carries. Will Pelissier was the top receiver, with one catch for 38 yards.
Wyoming’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 227 total yards to Idaho in their last game. The Vandals found success on the ground, rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown. Wyoming’s secondary, however, held Idaho to just 101 passing yards on 12 completions.