The Oklahoma State Cowboys will aim to create some disruption in the Big 12 Conference when they face the 13th-ranked BYU Cougars on Friday night in a significant conference clash. Oklahoma State is returning from a bye week following a 38-14 defeat to West Virginia on October 5, while BYU is fresh off a 41-19 victory against Arizona, marking its third win by a double-digit margin this season. The Cowboys (3-3, 0-3 Big 12) are currently on a three-game losing streak and hold a 1-1 record in away games this year. The Cougars (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) are enjoying their best start since a 9-0 run in 2020, as they strive for their first conference title since their Mountain West win in 2007.
The game is scheduled to kick off at LaVell Edwards Stadium at 10:15 p.m. ET. Initially opening as 6.5-point favorites, BYU now carries a 9.5-point advantage in the latest betting odds for the Oklahoma State vs. BYU matchup, with the over/under line set at 53 points. Prior to making any predictions about the game, bettors are encouraged to consult the college football forecasts provided by the SportsLine Projection Model.
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For those looking into betting lines and trends for the BYU vs. Oklahoma State game, here are the details:
– Spread: BYU -9.5
– Over/under: 53 points
– Money line: BYU -351, Oklahoma State +270
– Oklahoma State has a 1-4 record against the spread this season against FBS teams.
– BYU is maintaining a perfect 5-0 record against the spread this season against FBS competition.
The Cougars’ senior wide receiver Darius Lassiter has been a standout performer, catching 21 passes for 321 yards (averaging 15.3 yards per catch) and scoring three touchdowns. He contributed five receptions for 86 yards, including a long catch of 38 yards, in the recent victory over Arizona. In addition, Jack Kelly, a redshirt junior linebacker, has emerged as a key defensive player with a team-high three sacks and 21 tackles, showcasing a strong performance that includes 11 solo tackles and five tackles for loss.
On the other hand, Oklahoma State’s redshirt senior quarterback Alan Bowman has mostly manned the quarterback position this season, though the team may consider giving sophomore Garret Rangel more playing time. The Cowboys feature two wide receivers, De’Zhaun Stribling and Brennan Presley, each with four touchdown receptions this season. Additionally, senior safety Trey Rucker leads the Cowboys’ defense with 69 tackles, including 40 solo, and boasts two interceptions.
For those keen on prospects for the game, SportsLine’s model is favoring the over on total points, forecasting 54 points combined. It also suggests that one side of the spread has a winning rate exceeding 50%.
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