Arizona State (8-2) vs BYU (9-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Mountain America Stadium)
Betting Odds: Arizona State -3 / BYU +3 --- Over/Under: 49.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils meet in week 13 college football action from Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a BYU vs. Arizona State prediction.
BYU Recap
The BYU Cougars come into this one looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season after ending up with a 17-13 loss to Kansas last time out. After this game, BYU will head home for a matchup with Houston.
Cougars Looking To Stay Alive In CFP Race
Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 2,283 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 58.6% passing while also logging 312 rushing yards as well. LJ Martin has a team-high 501 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns and Hinckley Ropati has 357 rushing yards. Chase Roberts leads the Cougars with 42 receptions for 659 yards and 4 touchdowns and Darius Lassiter has 576 receiving yards with 4 touchdowns and 38 grabs. On defense, Harrison Taggart has a team-high 63 total tackles while Jack Kelly has a team-high 4 sacks. Jakob Robinson also has a team-high 3 interceptions. BYU’s defense as a whole has 14 sacks and 17 interceptions this season.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last four games as an underdog.
- BYU has covered the spread in each of its last six games as an underdog.
Arizona State Recap
The Arizona State Sun Devils come into this game looking to build on their 24-14 win over Kansas State last time out to get to 8-2 on the year. After this game, Arizona State will head on the road to take on rival Arizona.
Sun Devils Looking To Make Big 12 Title Game
Sam Leavitt has thrown for 1,906 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 61.3% passing while Cam Skattebo has rushed for 1,074 yards and 11 touchdowns. Jordyn Tyson has a team-high 58 receptions for 833 yards and 9 touchdowns while Skattebo has 448 receiving yards and Chamon Metayer has 228 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. On defense, Myles Rowser has a team-high 77 total tackles while Clayton Smith has a team-high 4 sacks. As a unit, Arizona State’s defense has combined for 18 sacks and 11 interceptions.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won each of its last 14 November games as a home favorite.
- BYU has lost each of its last four road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in each of its last five games at Mountain America Stadium.
- BYU has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
BYU vs. Arizona State Prediction
I’m on Arizona State here. I get the reasoning for backing BYU, as BYU’s been disrespected by oddsmakers all year long and keeps finding ways to get it done. However, Arizona State continues to defy the odds in their own right and has put themselves in a good spot to make some noise atop the Big 12 if they can win out. BYU is susceptible on the ground, and that’s Arizona State’s bread and butter offensively. I’ll side with the Sun Devils here.
Chris’s Pick Arizona State -3
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
