| MATCHUP | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | BYU Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-3 | 11-2 |
| Spread | +4 -112 | -4 -108 |
| Moneyline | +150 | -180 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-115) | Under 55.5 (-105) |
| Where | University Stadium (NM), Albuquerque, NM | |
| When | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ABC | |
BYU Cougars Preview
BYU has an 11-2 record this season and finished 2nd in the Big 12. They are coming off a 34-7 neutral site loss against Texas Tech. Offensively, Brigham Young averages 31.9 points per game, ranking 33rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 19 points per game, which is 20th. Brigham Young averages 397.5 total yards per game (213.2 passing and 184.4 rushing), while allowing 328.4 total yards per game (122.1 rushing and 206.3 passing).
Bear Bachmeier leads BYU with 2,708 passing yards with 64.2% completed passes and 14 touchdowns. LJ Martin leads the team in rushing yards with 1,305, while Chase Roberts has a team-high 47 receptions for 745 receiving yards. Defensively, Faletau Satuala has a team-high 78 total tackles (43 of them solo), while Jack Kelly leads the team in sacks, with 10, and Tanner Wall has a team-high 4 interceptions.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview
Georgia Tech has a 9-3 record this season and finished 5th in the ACC. They are coming off a 16-9 home loss against Georgia. Offensively, Georgia Tech averages 33.1 points per game, ranking 23rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 25 points per game, which is 73rd. Georgia Tech averages 466.3 total yards per game (263.3 passing and 203 rushing), while allowing 397 total yards per game (169.7 rushing and 227.3 passing).
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech with 2,697 passing yards with 71.7% completed passes and 12 touchdowns. Malachi Hosley leads the team in rushing yards with 634, while Eric Rivers has a team-high 42 receptions for 556 receiving yards. Defensively, Kyle Efford has a team-high 72 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Jordan Van Den Berg leads the team in sacks, with 3.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: Bowl
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgia Tech has lost four of its last five games in December.
- BYU has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in December.
- BYU has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- BYU has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- The underdog has won four of BYU’s last five Bowl games.
- BYU has lost five of its last six games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- Georgia Tech has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- BYU has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
- BYU has lost the first half in three of its last four games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Georgia Tech’s last 11 games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of BYU’s last four games at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into the bowl games, Will Ferrin ranks T7th amongst FBS players for made field goals (22) this season.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Heading into the bowl games, Aidan Birr ranks T1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (25) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks 9th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (92.5).
- BYU ranks T10th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (16).
- Georgia Tech ranks 4th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (93.9).
- Georgia Tech ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.3).
Georgia Tech vs BYU Prediction
In this Georgia Tech vs BYU Prediction, BYU is coming as -5-point favorites. BYU has a slightly better overall record and both teams have been excellent on the road, as this game takes place in a neutral site. BYU has been in better form lately, with an 8-2 record in its last 10 games and 6-2 against the spread in its last 8, while on the other hand, Georgia Tech is 1-3 in its last 4 games and 1-3 against the spread. BYU has the superior defense, allowing 6 points per game less than Georgia Tech and that will be the difference maker in this matchup. Take BYU and lay the -5 points in this one.