BYU vs. Arizona Prediction 12/24/10 College Football Tips

In this article, we formulate a BYU-Arizona prediction for this Week 7 college football game on Saturday, October 12th at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Let’s take a look at the BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats picks.

BYU surprised

No one had high expectations for this BYU team at the start of the season, but they currently have a record of 5-0 and are in 4th place in the league. In the last game against Baylor, it wasn’t the Cleneast game, but BYU scored 34 points and ended up winning by six points. Jake Retzlaff completed 17 of his 31 passes for 216 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was also the top rusher with six carries for 53 yards and a touchdown. In this game they have to achieve success through the air.

BYU is averaging 33 points this season while their defense is giving up 15.8 points per game. The offense ranks 41st in the league while the defense ranks 17th. They are not particularly efficient in the red zone and that is something that could really be improved.

What a terrible loss for Arizona

Arizona only scored 22 points in their last game against Texas Tech, which may not sound terrible, but it was terrible against a team as bad as Texas Tech’s defense. Arizona only scored three points in the first half, and although they fought back, it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing by six points. Noah Fifta completed 28 of his 49 passes for 301 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions. Two games ago, Arizona took on Utah and secured a 23-10 win, and they need more of this type of performance.

Arizona averages 27 points while their defense gives up 23.6 points per game. The offense ranks 85th in the league while the defense ranks 66th. A quick start is important here.

Why Arizona will beat BYU

• Arizona has won four of its last five games as an underdog.
• As a home favorite, BYU has lost three of its last four games in October.
• Arizona has closed the gap in seven of its last eight games as an underdog.
• BYU has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in October against teams not ranked in the AP.

BYU vs Arizona Prediction

This sum is too high. There was so much hope to be had for Arizona’s offense at the start of the season, but they haven’t quite been able to live up to those expectations so far this season. BYU’s defense is only giving up 15.8 points per game and they are going to have a lockdown in this game. BYU’s offense will also struggle here, and that will be the difference here. Support the Under to make money here with ease.