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BYU vs. UAB Independence Bowl Odds, Plays and Insights

Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the BYU Cougars vs. UAB Blazers Independence Bowl college football matchup on December 18, 2021.

Nov 27, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) is tackled by Southern California Trojans safety Xavion Alford (29) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The BYU Cougars will meet the UAB Blazers in the Independence Bowl.

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Odds for BYU vs. UAB

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Over/Under Insights

  • BYU's games this season have gone over 54.5 points five of 12 times.
  • So far this season, 36.4% of UAB's games (4/11) have had more combined points than Saturday's over/under of 54.5.
  • The two teams combine to average 62.9 points per game, 8.4 more than the total in this contest.
  • This contest's over/under is 7.4 points above the 47.1 these two squads combine to surrender per game this season.
  • The Cougars and their opponents have scored an average of 57.2 points per game in 2021, 2.7 more than Saturday's total.
  • The 54.5 over/under in this game is 4.4 points higher than the 50.1 average total in Blazers games this season.

BYU Stats and Trends

  • In BYU's 12 games this year, it has five wins against the spread.
  • This season, the Cougars have just two against the spread wins in six games as a favorite of 6.5 points or more.
  • BYU has eclipsed the over/under in 41.7% of its opportunities this year (five times over 12 games with a set point total).
  • The Cougars rack up 10.7 more points per game (33.5) than the Blazers surrender (22.8).
  • When BYU scores more than 22.8 points, it is 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall.
  • The Cougars collect 132.3 more yards per game (456.6) than the Blazers allow per matchup (324.3).
  • When BYU totals more than 324.3 yards, the team is 5-7 against the spread and 10-2 overall.
  • This year, the Cougars have 11 turnovers, eight fewer than the Blazers have takeaways (19).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for BYU at SISportsbook.

UAB Stats and Trends

  • In UAB's 12 games this year, it has eight wins against the spread.
  • The Blazers have yet to cover the spread this season when underdogs by 6.5 points or more.
  • UAB's games this year have eclipsed the over/under in 45.5% of its opportunities (five times in 11 games with a set point total).
  • The Blazers score 5.1 more points per game (29.4) than the Cougars surrender (24.3).
  • UAB is 7-0 against the spread and 7-1 overall when the team scores more than 24.3 points.
  • The Blazers collect 384.3 yards per game, only 2.6 fewer than the 386.9 the Cougars allow.
  • In games that UAB picks up over 386.9 yards, the team is 5-1 against the spread and 5-2 overall.
  • This season the Blazers have 16 turnovers, three fewer than the Cougars have takeaways (19).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats

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