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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(3-4) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. BYU Cougars (4-2)
Date: Saturday, October 21st
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Texas Tech -4.5 | BYU +4.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Texas Tech -192 | BYU +155
College Football Betting Total: O/U 52
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Check out today’s Week 8 NCAA football matchup insight! It’s the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-4, 3-4 ATS) vs. BYU Cougars (4-2, 2-4 ATS) this Saturday at 7:00 ET in Provo, UT’s LaVell Edwards Stadium, airing on Fox Sports 1.
Get the lowdown on the betting lines: Texas Tech -4.5 | BYU +4.5, Moneyline Odds: Texas Tech -192 | BYU +155, and the College Football Betting Total at O/U 52.
In the history books, these teams met just once, and it was in 1940, not exactly fresh in our memory! The Red Raiders are smarting from a 38-21 loss to K-State, while the Cougars suffered a tough 44-11 defeat against TCU.
Last season, Texas Tech and BYU did not face off head-to-head.
This matchup marks Texas Tech’s first-ever visit to the state of Utah for any type of football game.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech is coming off a tough 38-21 loss to Kansas State. The Red Raiders couldn’t hold on after a strong first-half, going into halftime with a 14-7 lead. Texas Tech was outscored by 24 in the second half.
So far, Texas Tech has been favored four times and the underdog in one game. This has led to an ATS record of 2-3 and an average scoring differential of +7.1.
Through seven games, the average over/under line in Texas Tech’s games is 57.1 points.
Their games have averaged a combined 57.4 points leading to an OU record of 2-3.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Stats
Texas Tech’s rushing attack is ranked 28th in college football with 248 rushing attempts per game.
This has translated into an average of 179.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 25th nationally. On average, they are attempting 36.9 passes per game leading to 230.7 passing yards per contest. In terms of scoring, they hold the 22nd position, averaging 32.3 points per game.
Texas Tech’s defense is ranked 100th in passing yards allowed per game as they prepare for this matchup. Opponents have attempted an average of 34.6 passing attempts against the Red Raiders.
They have given up 25.1 points per game so far, placing them 95th in college football. In the NCAA’s rush defense category, they are 92nd.
Offensively, the Red Raiders finished with two scores on the ground against Kansas State while running for 182 rushing yards. In the passing attack, Texas Tech scored one time and threw the ball 49 times for 298 yards.
BYU Cougars
Against TCU, the Cougars trailed by -16 going into the 4th quarter and ended up losing by a score of 44-11.
Against the spread, BYU has gone 2-2 so far this season. This has come on an average scoring differential of +1.7 and being the underdog in all of their games.
Heading into this week’s game, BYU’s over/under record is 4-0.
Their average margin against their over/under lines is currently +11.8 with their games averaging 53.7 points per game.
BYU Cougars Stats
The Cougars come into their matchup vs. Texas Tech 81st in college football at 170 rushing attempts per game. This has translated to an average of 67.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 127th nationally.
Additionally, they’ve been airing it out 33.5 times each game, accumulating an average of 238.5 passing yards.
In terms of scoring, they stand 61st, with 27.7 points per game.
The Cougars’ offense scored one rushing touchdown vs. TCU while gaining 91 rushing yards on 32 attempts. Unfortunately, their passing game couldn’t find the endzone and concluded with 152 yards from 34 pass attempts.
The BYU defense holds the 80th position in points allowed, allowing 26 points per game. Teams have an average of 248.2 passing yards per game against them (128th nationally).
In terms of rushing, they’ve given up 149.8 rushing yards, placing them 99th in college football.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. BYU Cougars NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Red Raiders are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Cougars are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Red Raiders are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cougars have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Red Raiders’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Cougars’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
Texas Tech vs. BYU Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Raiders | -165 | -192 | -3.5 | -4.5 |
| Cougars | +135 | +155 | +3.5 | +4.5 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Texas Tech -4.5
For this matchup, I’m liking Texas Tech to cover at -4.5. Texas Tech is coming off a game in which they ran the ball well vs. Kansas State and should carry that momentum in this week’s game.
Before kickoff i’ll be taking Texas Tech on the spread.
I just don’t have any faith in BYU to get the job done on Saturday.
My model has this one coming in at 62 for total points – in case you’re an Over/Under gambler.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas Tech’s last 7 games played in October, and the OVER has hit in 5 of BYU’s last 5, and 4 of their last 5 vs. Big 12 schools.
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