BYU vs. Virginia College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the BYU Cougars vs. Virginia Cavaliers college football matchup on October 30, 2021.

Sep 18, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) is pursued by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Evan Fields (4) in the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The No. 25 BYU Cougars (6-2) are slight favorites (-2.5) against the Virginia Cavaliers (6-2) on Saturday, October 30, 2021. The over/under is 64.

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Odds for BYU vs. Virginia

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Over/Under Insights

  • BYU has not yet combined with its opponents to put up more than 64 points in a game this year.
  • Virginia's games have gone over 64 points in three of seven chances this season.
  • The combined points per game average of the two teams, 63.6, is 0.4 points fewer than Saturday's over/under.
  • The 48.9 combined points per game that these two squads have allowed this season are 15.1 fewer than the 64 total in this contest.
  • The Cougars and their opponents score an average of 55.2 points per game, 8.8 fewer than Saturday's total.
  • In 2021, games involving the Cavaliers have averaged a total of 65.7 points, 1.7 more than the set total in this contest.

BYU Stats and Trends

  • BYU has three wins against the spread in eight games this year.
  • This season, the Cougars have just one against the spread win in five games as a favorite of 2.5 points or more.
  • BYU's games this year have hit the over on two of eight set point totals (25%).
  • The Cougars put up 26 points per game, comparable to the 26.4 per outing the Cavaliers give up.
  • BYU is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall this season when the team scores more than 26.4 points.
  • The Cougars collect 401.6 yards per game, 31.2 fewer yards than the 432.8 the Cavaliers give up per matchup.
  • In games that BYU churns out more than 432.8 yards, the team is 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall.
  • The Cougars have turned the ball over seven times this season, two fewer than the Cavaliers have forced (9).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for BYU at SISportsbook.

Virginia Stats and Trends

  • Virginia has played eight games, with five wins against the spread.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread twice this year when underdogs by 2.5 points or more (in three chances).
  • Virginia's games this season have eclipsed the over/under three times in seven opportunities (42.9%).
  • The Cavaliers put up 37.6 points per game, 15.1 more than the Cougars give up (22.5).
  • When Virginia scores more than 22.5 points, it is 5-1 against the spread and 6-1 overall.
  • The Cavaliers average 153.1 more yards per game (539.5) than the Cougars allow (386.4).
  • Virginia is 5-2 against the spread and 6-2 overall when the team churns out more than 386.4 yards.
  • The Cavaliers have 10 giveaways this season, while the Cougars have 12 takeaways .
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats