Kickoff is expected to start around 3:30 PM ET and fans can tune into the matchup on ESPN. Read on for our picks for the best options for your Arkansas vs BYU betting picks.
Arkansas vs. BYU Betting Picks and Predictions
Two teams fighting to keep their bowl game eligibility alive meet on Saturday as the Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Provo, Utah, to battle the BYU Cougars.
This should be an even contest, as both teams are scoring an average of around 30 points per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. BYU Cougars
Matchup Info
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Arkansas Razorbacks are coming into this game currently with a 3-3 record. While they started 3-0 with a win against #23 Cincinnati, they have lost three straight games to ranked opponents.
Razorbacks Defense
Their biggest issue is their recent play by the defense. This season, the defense is allowing an average of 455 yards and 32 points per game. In the past two weeks, they have allowed 89 points combined to their opponents.
This team loves to run football. Running back Raheem Sanders has run the ball 125 times this year, gaining 695 yards and five touchdowns. He is the focal point for this Razorbacks offense.
Key Injuries
- QB KJ Jefferson is probable to suit up as he recovers from a head injury
- DB Jalen Catalon is out for the season after needing shoulder surgery
Betting Trends to Know
Looking at the Arkansas betting stats will tell you one major factor in their game. This team can both score points and give up points in bunches.
They are 4-1-1 over this season, which is credited to their inability to consistently keep the opposition from scoring. Expect that trend to continue as you make your Arkansas vs. BYU betting picks.
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars are 4-2 this season and are coming off a disappointing loss to Notre Dame. In the past five weeks, the Cougars have not surpassed 26 points scored in a game. That production will be reflected in the BYU odds for this Week 7 matchup against Arkansas.
They need more production from their quarterback Jaren Hall. Hall has a solid 1,558 yards passing with 14 touchdowns and two interceptions, but the lack of consistency against the better teams seems to be an emerging trend.
This team must find a way to stay balanced on offense and not so one-dimensional. If they can keep their opponents off balance, they will have a shot to win against the Razorbacks.
Key Injuries
- RB Miles Davis is questionable with an undefined injury.
- WR Chase Robers is questionable to return from an unknown injury, as he has sat out the past two games.
Betting Trends to Know
While the BYU Cougars are 3-0 at home this season, they also have been hitting the over consistently. They are 4-2 against the over and have hit the over three times in their last four games. This team possesses the ability to score points which keeps them in any game they play.
Arkansas vs. BYU Odds Breakdown
The Moneyline for this game has Arkansas as the -120 favorite, while BYU is the slight +100 underdog. The point spread is -1 for Arkansas at -115 odds, while it is +1 with -105 odds for BYU.
The over/under is currently at 66.5 points. Both the over and under odds are -110 at the moment. Keep an eye on these constantly changing odds when you make your Arkansas vs BYU betting picks.
Arkansas vs. BYU Betting Picks
Moneyline
BYU may be undefeated at home but since their win over #9 Baylor, the Cougars have lost two games to teams that have superior rosters.
When this team goes against a deep roster, they struggle. That is why I’m picking Arkansas on the Moneyline at -120.
Total
When looking at the 66.5 points these two teams could combine for, it is hard not to see the possibility that they can exceed that.
Both teams have hit the over four times this season. Both teams are averaging 30 or more points per game this year. The defenses are inconsistent for both rosters. Pick the over with -110 odds in this matchup.
Spread
The spread only being one point shows how close this game could be. Since it is -1 for Arkansas, picking them on the Moneyline seems to be fitting for the same pick on a -1 point spread.
They are the deeper team with more experience against better opponents. Pick the Razorbacks -1 at -115 odds for this game.
Arkansas vs. BYU Score Prediction
While this will be a close contest for the majority of the game, Arkansas will pull away and allow their offense to wear down BYU’s defense. The Razorbacks will take this matchup 38-31 in Provo, Utah.
NCAAF Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -1 (-115)
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