Arizona State vs BYU Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Arizona State vs BYU Prediction

In this Arizona State vs BYU prediction for this College Football Week 9 matchup on Saturday, October 31st, BYU is coming as -16.5 home favorites. BYU has been the superior team in this matchup as they have lost only once this season, they are 6-1 against the spread and are currently ranked as the #8 team in the nation. They are top-40 in the country both offensively and defensively and will be facing an Arizona State team that has lost both of its road games, having allowed 101 total points in those two defeats. The line is big and for a reason, but that will not prevent me from taking BYU and laying the -16.5 in this one.

BYU Cougars Preview

BYU has a 6-1 record and a 3-1 record in the Big 12. They have a 4-0 home record and are 6-1 against the spread and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 31-39 road loss against UCF and will face Utah and Baylor next.

Offensively, BYU averages 33.1 points per game, ranking 40th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18.6 points per game, which is 26th. BYU averages 414.3 total yards per game (220.6 passing and 193.7 rushing), while allowing 301.6 total yards per game (98.1 rushing and 203.4 passing).

Bear Bachmeier leads BYU with 1,514 passing yards with 63.0% completed passes and 11 touchdowns. LJ Martin leads the team in rushing yards with 344, while Legend Glasker has a team-high 498 receiving yards and 28 receptions. Defensively, Cade Uluave has a team-high 45 total tackles (28 of them solo), while Tausili Akana leads the team with 3.5 sacks.

Injury Report

LJ Martin (RB) — Out (Ankle) | Est. Return: Nov 7 vs. Utah
Evan Johnson (CB) — Out (Ankle) | Est. Return: Late November
Trevin Ostler (OL) — Out | Est. Return: Indefinite
Preston Rex (RB) — Probable | Est. Return: Oct 31 vs. Arizona State
Kyle Sfarcioc (OL) — Probable | Est. Return: Oct 31 vs. Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils Preview

Arizona State has a 4-3 record and a 2-2 record in the Big 12. They have a 0-2 road record and are 3-4 against the spread and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 28-17 home win against Kansas State and will face Colorado and UCF next.

Offensively, Arizona State averages 30.9 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 29.9 points per game, which is 110th. Arizona State averages 411.6 total yards per game (267.4 passing and 144.1 rushing), while allowing 359.6 total yards per game (146.4 rushing and 213.1 passing).

Cutter Boley leads Arizona State with 1,360 passing yards with 60.7% completed passes and 13 touchdowns. Cardae Mack leads the team in rushing yards with 400, while Reed Harris has a team-high 800 receiving yards and 47 receptions. Defensively, Owen Long has a team-high 64 total tackles (34 of them solo), while Julian Hugo leads the team with 4 sacks.

Injury Report

Tana Alo-Tupuola (OL) — Out | Est. Return: Week-to-week
Mikey Keene (QB) — Questionable (Leg) | Est. Return: Oct 31 vs. BYU
Lyrik Rawls (DB) — Questionable (Leg) | Est. Return: Oct 31 vs. BYU
Wade Helton (OL) — Questionable | Est. Return: Oct 31 vs. BYU

Arizona State Sun Devils @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: Week 9

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last 11 games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
• Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight road games in October.
• BYU has covered the spread in each of its last seven games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
• Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games in Utah.
• BYU has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
• The team ranked 8th in the AP Poll has won the first quarter in nine of its last 10 games.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

• Arizona State has covered the spread in six of its last seven October games against AP-ranked teams.
• Arizona State has won the first half in four of its last five October games against AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Arizona State’s last six games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of BYU’s last five games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, LJ Martin ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (7.8) this season.

Arizona State Sun Devils Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Reed Harris ranks 5th amongst FBS players for receiving yards (800) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• BYU ranks T3rd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (54.7).
• BYU ranks 134th among FBS teams for sacks this season (4.0).
• Arizona State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (30.1).
• Arizona State ranks 129th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (8.4).

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: BYU -16.5