It's a battle of playoff contenders to start college football Saturday action as the 8-0 Cougars take on the 8-1 Red Raiders at 12:00 PM ET on ABC.
SBR's Mike Spector shares his best bets in his BYU vs Texas Tech prediction:
Over/Under pick: Under 52.5 (-110 via Caesars)
Game prediction: Texas Tech -10 (-105 via BetMGM)
"Texas Tech is off to its best start to a season (8-1) since 2008, and that's largely because of how dominant it's been on both sides of the ball.
Texas Tech and Indiana are the only two teams in the country ranked in the top five in both scoring offense and points per game allowed. The Red Raiders are also among three teams to rank in the top 10 nationally in scoring offense, scoring defense, total offense, and total defense (Indiana and Oregon are the others).
The Red Raiders’ dominant metrics have been resulting in blowout wins. They're the only team with eight-plus wins by at least 23 points, and Texas Tech ranks second nationally while outscoring opponents by an average of 30.3 points. The only other school with seven wins of 23-plus points is Utah, which Texas Tech thumped 34-10.
Texas Tech also made history as one of four FBS teams over the last 30 years to start a season 6-0, winning each game by 20-plus-points while holding opponents to fewer than 20 points."
Best prop bet: Bear Bachmeier Under 38.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel)
"Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is the FBS leader with seven forced fumbles, and he's logged five in the last three games alone. He's the nation's second-highest graded defensive player, per PFF, and Rodriguez is also a significant reason why the Red Raiders are tied for second nationally with 20 forced turnovers.
Bachmeier entered Week 10 ranked seventh in rushing touchdowns (nine) among FBS passers. But Rodriguez and a Texas Tech run defense that leads FBS with 74.6 rushing yards allowed per game should limit him on the ground. Additionally, the Red Raiders are 10th in tackles for a loss and 12th in quarterback sacks per game."
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BYU vs. Texas Tech weather
Temperatures will be around 75 degrees in Lubbock for the BYU vs. Texas Tech game on Saturday afternoon. While there's a 0% chance of precipitation, wind gusts forecasted for up to 41 mph could impact the game, and specifically each team’s passing attack.
SBR's Mike Spector shares his best bets in his BYU vs Texas Tech prediction:
Over/Under pick: Under 52.5 (-110 via Caesars)
Game prediction: Texas Tech -10 (-105 via BetMGM)
"Texas Tech is off to its best start to a season (8-1) since 2008, and that's largely because of how dominant it's been on both sides of the ball.
Texas Tech and Indiana are the only two teams in the country ranked in the top five in both scoring offense and points per game allowed. The Red Raiders are also among three teams to rank in the top 10 nationally in scoring offense, scoring defense, total offense, and total defense (Indiana and Oregon are the others).
The Red Raiders’ dominant metrics have been resulting in blowout wins. They're the only team with eight-plus wins by at least 23 points, and Texas Tech ranks second nationally while outscoring opponents by an average of 30.3 points. The only other school with seven wins of 23-plus points is Utah, which Texas Tech thumped 34-10.
Texas Tech also made history as one of four FBS teams over the last 30 years to start a season 6-0, winning each game by 20-plus-points while holding opponents to fewer than 20 points."
Best prop bet: Bear Bachmeier Under 38.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel)
"Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is the FBS leader with seven forced fumbles, and he's logged five in the last three games alone. He's the nation's second-highest graded defensive player, per PFF, and Rodriguez is also a significant reason why the Red Raiders are tied for second nationally with 20 forced turnovers.
Bachmeier entered Week 10 ranked seventh in rushing touchdowns (nine) among FBS passers. But Rodriguez and a Texas Tech run defense that leads FBS with 74.6 rushing yards allowed per game should limit him on the ground. Additionally, the Red Raiders are 10th in tackles for a loss and 12th in quarterback sacks per game."
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BYU vs. Texas Tech weather
Temperatures will be around 75 degrees in Lubbock for the BYU vs. Texas Tech game on Saturday afternoon. While there's a 0% chance of precipitation, wind gusts forecasted for up to 41 mph could impact the game, and specifically each team’s passing attack.