BYU will take on Baylor in what will be an interesting non-conference matchup in college football this Saturday. It's time to continue our College Football odds series and make a BYU-Baylor prediction and pick.
No. 19 BYU (5-1) will take on Baylor (5-1) this Saturday in a matchup between a pair of teams that have got off to a good start so far in the 2021 season. BYU will look to get back into the win column after dropping their first game of the season last week vs. Boise State. Baylor will look to win again this weekend after a sound 45-20 drubbing of West Virginia last week.
Here's how the bookmakers have set the BYU-Baylor odds for Saturday's matchup.
College Football Odds: BYU-Baylor Odds
BYU +6.5 (-112)
Baylor -6.5 (-108)
Over 50.5 points (-110)
Under 50.5 points (-110)
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Why BYU Could Cover The Spread
BYU was undefeated before their loss last week, with wins over two Pac-12 teams to open the season. A road game at Baylor is likely their toughest test so far this season, and coming in off a home loss to Boise State isn't exactly promising. BYU has had a balanced offensive attack so far this season however and they should have a shot to rebound and get back into the win column this week. They are a decent pick to cover the spread, though a number inside one-possession isn't great on the road vs. a Power 5 opponent. Baylor has been pretty solid this season, so BYU will need their offense to put up points if they want to cover this week, as their defense has struggled a bit in recent weeks.
Why Baylor Could Cover The Spread
Baylor's offense has been hot, while BYU's defense has scuffled a bit of late. On their home field, the Bears could be a good candidate to cover on Saturday afternoon. Baylor's elite rushing attack could present problems for BYU's defense, and the play action game off of that could leave the Cougars corners on their own island vs. speedy receivers on the other side. Baylor's pass defense could make BYU one dimensional. The Bears should be in a good spot to win this game, and a cover might not be too much to ask for either.
Final BYU-Baylor Prediction & Pick
Take Baylor to cover the spread vs. BYU this weekend. Baylor is the better, more athletic team and will be on their homefield Saturday afternoon. BYU could struggle to contain the Baylor offensive attack, while the Bears have shown to be strong on the defensive side of the ball as well. Gerry Bohanon has been one of the better quarterbacks in the Big 12 this season, count on him to put up points vs. BYU.
FINAL BYU-BAYLOR PREDICTION & PICK: Baylor -6.5 (-108)
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