Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars Predictions

Arizona State vs. BYU prediction

BYU is the likely winner at home, but its -750 moneyline offers little value. The Cougars are also favored by 16.5 points, and The Washington Post / Associated Press reports that they enter Saturday's game after an October 24 loss at UCF. Without team records or season statistics to measure either side, there is not enough evidence to bet BYU at either price.

Availability adds risk to the spread

Kickoff Status, which cites the Big 12 availability report, lists BYU running back LJ Martin, offensive lineman Trevin Ostler and cornerback Evan Johnson as out. Running back Preston Rex and offensive lineman Kyle Sfarcioc are probable. Those absences make it harder to project BYU winning by at least 17 points.

Arizona State quarterback Mikey Keene, defensive back Lyrik Rawls and offensive lineman Wade Helton are questionable, according to Kickoff Status. Wide receiver Harry Hassmann and offensive lineman Tana Alo-Tupuola are out, while four other offensive linemen are probable. Keene's unresolved status prevents a reliable assessment of Arizona State's offense or the 48.5-point total.

Betting outlook

BYU should win, but the moneyline, spread and total all require more certainty than the available information provides. Pass rather than pay -750, lay 16.5 points or guess how the quarterback uncertainty will affect the total.