Utah State Aggies vs. Brigham Young Cougars
Line Movements
BYU comes into the game as a heavy 24 point favorite with the total sitting at 65.
Shootout Potential
Both of these offenses are explosive and both have the potential to put up some huge numbers tonight.
After scoring just 14 points in a win against Oklahoma, BYU has averaged 41 points in their last three games. The Aggies of Utah State are averaging 489 YPG and 33 PPG.
BYU’s defense has been spotty, they allowed just 265 yards to the Sam Bradford-less Sooners but allowed 54 points and 512 yards in a loss to Florida State. Utah State is allowing 486 YPG and 36 points per game. In their first two road games of the season, the Aggies allowed 519 and 573 yards in losses to Utah and Texas A&M.
ATS Trends
Utah State has been a 20+ point underdog twice this season and came away with the ATS win both times. They were 20.5 point underdogs against both Utah and Texas A&M and lost by 18 and 8 points in those respective games.
BYU was an 18.5 point favorite against Tulane and an 18 point favorite against Colorado State. They got an easy 51 point victory against Tulane and squeaked away with the ATS win – 19 points – against Colorado State. They are, however, just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a 20+ point favorite.
History
BYU is 13-0 SU and 3-0 ATS at home all time vs. the Aggies. They were favorites of -19, -19.5, and -26 points in the three ATS victories. Last year BYU was a 29 point favorite @Utah State. They had a 34-0 lead in the 3rd quarter but allowed two late touchdowns and Utah St. got the cover.
Weather
Chance of rain and snow on Thursday in Provo, Utah; but clear weather is expected for Friday night with temps around 40 degrees.