BYU vs. Wyoming: Week 3 College Football Picks

BYU Cougars (2-0 SU, ATS 1-0) vs Wyoming Cowboys (0-2 SU, ATS 0-1)

Date: 9:00 EST Saturday, September 14th

Location: War Memorial Stadium (WY), Laramie, WY

TV: CBSS

Point Spread: BYU -10.5/UW +10.5

Money Line: BYU -408/UW +313

Over/Under: 39.5

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BYU enters this week three non-conference matchup with a 2-0 record, while Wyoming is looking for their first win, as they come in at 0-2. Kick-off is set for 9:00 ET at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, WY, and you can catch the action on CBSS. The over/under line is currently at 39.5 points, with BYU favored by -10.5 points. The money line odds have BYU at -408 and Wyoming at +313.

Head-to-Head Matchup:

Last season, the BYU Cougars and Wyoming Cowboys did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Wyoming Cowboys have the leg up at 2-1. The Wyoming Cowboys also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 43 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.

BYU Cougars Recent Form:

BYU is now 2-0 after pulling off an 18-15 road upset over SMU. The Cougars, who were +12.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for BYU, as SMU was favored by -12.5 points. The game’s combined score of 33 points was well below the over/under line of 56 points.

BYU led 7-0 after the first quarter, but SMU fought back to take a 15-12 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Cougars outscored SMU 6-0 in the final quarter to come out on top.

BYU’s offense, led by quarterback Jake Retzlaff, put up 340 yards in their 18-15 win over SMU. Retzlaff completed 15 of 28 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 58.93. Darius Lassiter was his top target, catching two passes for 62 yards.

The Cougars’ offense moved the chains 16 times, with 138 rushing yards and 202 passing yards. On the ground, Miles Davis averaged 12.3 yards per carry, finishing with 37 yards on three attempts.

BYU’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed just 144 passing yards on 17 completions. The Cougars’ secondary also came up with an interception, helping to limit SMU’s passing attack. Overall, BYU’s defense held SMU to 261 total yards and 18 first downs. Against the run, the Cougars gave up 117 yards, but they kept SMU out of the end zone, resulting in an 18-15 victory.

Wyoming Cowboys Recent Form:

Wyoming is looking to get into the win column after starting the season 0-2. In their most recent game, the Cowboys faced off against Idaho and ended up losing 17-13. This game had no betting lines available, and the total score of 30 points was lower than any projected over/under.

Wyoming initially took a 10-7 lead in the first quarter, but Idaho responded by outscoring them 10-0 in the second quarter. The Cowboys were unable to score in the second half, and Idaho’s defense held them to just a field goal in the fourth quarter.

Wyoming’s offense, led by quarterback Evan Svoboda, totaled 285 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 convert this into points, finishing with just 13 points.

The ground game was effective, gaining 159 yards on 42 carries, but the team was unable to find the end zone on the ground. DJ Jones led the rushing attack with 80 yards on 17 carries, while Will Pelissier was the top receiver with one catch for 38 yards.

Wyoming’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 227 total yards and 17 points in their most recent game. The Cowboys gave up 126 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground, while their secondary allowed just 101 passing yards on 12 completions. Wyoming’s defense will be looking to force more turnovers in their next game, as they were unable to come up with any interceptions.

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Betting Trends

• Through their last five road games, BYU has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 15 points per game.
• Through their last five home contests, the Wyoming Cowboys offense has averaged 19 points per game while allowing an average of 30. Wyoming posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Wyoming Cowboys have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Wyoming posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
• The last ten games that BYU was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 7-3 straight up.

Free Pick

Although BYU doesn’t have a very strong offensive unit, they look like a juggernaut compared to Wyoming, who most power rankings have as one of the worst offenses in college football this year. Not only that, BYU has a stout defensive group. For this week three matchup, go ahead and take BYU to cover at -10.5.