First look: Utah at BYU odds and lines, Utes favored in Holy War

Previewing the college football Week 2 matchup between the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Utah Utes (1-0) and BYU Cougars (1-0) meet Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Utah vs. BYU odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Utes posted a 40-17 victory over Weber State of the FCS. Utah outgained Weber State 450 to 270, including 188 rushing yards to just 57. Utah does have some things to clean up as they lost a fumble and had an interception, too.

BYU topped Arizona 24-16 in Las Vegas, but it was a costly victory. CB Keenan Ellis was knocked unconscious, and he was hospitalized. WR Gunner Romney suffered a knee injury in the first quarter, too, and he was unable to return.

Utah at BYU odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Utah -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | BYU +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Utah -7.5, +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | BYU +7.5, -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Total (Over/Under): Over 47.5, -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Under 47.5, -117 (bet $117 to win $100)

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2020 betting stats (regular season):

  • ML: Utah 3-2 | BYU 10-1
  • ATS: Utah 3-2-0 | BYU 6-4-1
  • O/U: Utah 3-2-0 | BYU 5-6-0

Utah at BYU head-to-head

These teams meet in the 95th installment of “The Holy War”, playing for the Beehive Boot. Utah enters with a nine-game win streak in the series, including a 30-12 win in Provo Aug. 29, 2019, in the most recent meeting. BYU’s last win in the series came Nov. 28, 2009, at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

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