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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 14
(4-7) Houston Cougars vs. BYU Cougars (9-2)
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 10:15 ET
Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
Week 14 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Houston +12.5 | BYU -12.5
Week 14 CFB Moneyline Odds: Houston +397 | BYU -553
College Football Betting Total: O/U 41
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The clash between Houston and BYU in Week 14 isn’t just another game; it’s a storyline packed with grit, history, and high stakes. Houston is 4-7 on the season, while BYU is 9-2 overall. BYU is gunning for win number 10—a mark of excellence in college football—while Houston looks to shake off a rocky debut season under Coach Willie Fritz.
BYU comes into this matchup as the heavy favorite with a -12.5 point spread.
The over/under line is currently set at 41 points for this week 14 college football matchup. ESPN will be covering the game, which is set to kick off at 10:15 ET from LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.
The money line odds have BYU at -553 and Houston at +397.
The history? It’s all BYU, with three straight wins over Houston, including a decisive 43-26 victory in 2020. But here’s the kicker: Houston’s +397 moneyline offers tantalizing value for upset seekers, while BYU’s -553 line screams confidence for the chalk crowd.
Houston Cougars
At 4-7 this season, Houston faces BYU in Week 14. They are 3-3 at home and 1-4 on the road. The Cougars have been favored in just two games this year and sit 84th in our power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility.
Houston’s ATS record is 5-6, with a -8.6 average scoring margin. At home, they are 3-3 against the spread and 2-3 on the road. As the favorite, they are 1-1 ATS and 4-5 as the underdog.
Their over/under record stands at 1-10, with games averaging 35.9 points. The average line has been 47.1 points, and this week’s total is set at 41 points.
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Houston Cougars Stats
Heading into week 14, Houston’s offense is averaging just 13.6 points per game, placing them 104th in the nation. They are ranked 119th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 26.6%, and their passing game is struggling, with only 152.4 yards per game and a passer rating of 70.
Quarterback Donovan Smith has thrown for 867 yards, with four touchdowns and eight interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 68. Houston is 51st in rushing attempts, averaging 139.4 yards per game. Re’Shaun Sanford II leads the ground game with 413 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, but has only scored one touchdown this season.
Houston’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 35th nationally by allowing just 22.3 points per game. In their recent game against Baylor, they gave up 20 points, including 204 passing yards and two touchdowns, while forcing three interceptions. Baylor ran the ball 47 times but managed only 148 rushing yards.
On average, Houston’s defense has allowed 135.4 rushing yards per game and 190.8 passing yards, ranking 42nd in the nation. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 62% of their passes and have a passer rating of 89.4 against Houston’s defense.
BYU Cougars
BYU enters Week 14 with a 9-2 record, and they are 100% bowl-eligible. They have a 25.9% chance of winning the Big 12 and rank 15th in the nation with a 26% chance of making the CFB playoff. The Cougars have been strong on the road at 5-1 and are 3-1 at home this season.
BYU’s ATS record stands at 6-4, with a +10.5 average scoring margin. They are 4-2 against the spread on the road and 2-2 at home. As favorites, they are 2-3 ATS, but they’ve gone 4-1 against the spread as underdogs.
The over/under line for this week is 41 points. BYU’s games have averaged 51.1 points, and their over/under record is 7-3. Their average over/under line this season has been 49.2 points.
BYU Cougars Stats
BYU’s offense is averaging 30.8 points per game, placing them 41st in the nation heading into week 14. They are ranked 31st in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 2,578 yards with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and the team ranks 49th in passing yards per game.
Retzlaff’s passer rating is 90, and BYU is 108th in third down conversions, converting just 34.9% of their attempts. On the ground, they average 168.3 rushing yards per game. LJ Martin leads the rushing attack with 543 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Chase Roberts has 716 receiving yards this season.
BYU’s defense, ranked 22nd nationally, is allowing 20.3 points per game this season. They’ve given up 142.9 rushing yards per game and 182.5 passing yards, ranking 29th in the nation. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 60.7 against BYU, the fifth-lowest in the country, with a completion rate of 54.5%.
In their recent game against Arizona State, BYU allowed 28 points, giving up 413 total yards. Arizona State ran the ball 42 times for 166 yards and threw for 247 yards on 16 completions, with BYU’s defense also securing one interception.
Houston Cougars vs. BYU Cougars NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Houston Cougars are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the BYU Cougars are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Houston Cougars are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the BYU Cougars have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Houston Cougars’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The BYU Cougars’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 14 NCAA Betting Prediction: BYU -12.5
BYU is favored by -12.5 points in their week 14 matchup against Houston. The over/under line is currently at 41 points, and with our projection of 30-14 in favor of BYU, we recommend taking the over.
For a point-spread pick, we like BYU to cover as the heavy favorite. We have them winning by two plus touchdowns.
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Houston Cougars vs. BYU Cougars NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Join us in celebrating our seniors this Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
BYU vs Houston // 8:15pm MT pic.twitter.com/uhowrHcWm4
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 28, 2024
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