BYU vs. Idaho betting: College basketball preview for November 16

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The BYU Cougars (3-0) are heavily favored (by 28.5 points) to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Idaho Vandals (1-2) on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 154.

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BYU Cover -28.5 vs Idaho -106

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BYU vs. Idaho betting lines

  • BYU moneyline odds to win: -10000
  • Idaho moneyline odds to win: +2000
  • Spread: BYU (-28.5)
  • Total: 154

BYU statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • BYU sported a better record against the spread in home games (13-5-0) than it did on the road (3-6-1) last season.
  • The Cougars hit the over on the total in 10 of 18 home games (55.6%) last season, compared to four of 10 road games (40%).
  • BYU played better as a moneyline favorite in home games last year, posting a home record of 14-1 home record, compared to going 2-2 on the road.

Last season stats

  • The Cougars were the 22nd-best squad in the country in points scored (81.4 per game) and 107th in points allowed (69.9) last year.
  • BYU was the 21st-best squad in the country in rebounds per game (36.1) and ranked 45th in rebounds allowed (29.4) last season.
  • The Cougars were third-best in college basketball in assists (18.5 per game) last season.

BYU betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 20-13-1 (Home: 13-5-0; Away: 3-6-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 28.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 18-8-1; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-18-0 (Home: 10-8-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 20-5 (Home: 14-1; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (88th in nation) 42.7 (113th) 36.1 (21st) 29.4 (45th) 18.5 (third) 10.4 (96th)

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Idaho statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, Idaho had an identical winning percentage (.429) at home (6-8-0 record) and on the road (6-8-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Vandals games went over five of 14 times at home (35.7%) and nine of 14 on the road (64.3%) last year.
  • The Vandals’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .111 (1-8) last season, and away it was .286 (4-10).

Last season stats

  • Last season the Vandals averaged 67.8 points per game (315th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 71.2 points per contest (153rd-ranked).
  • Idaho found it difficult to accumulate rebounds last season, ranking 13th-worst in college basketball with 28.3 boards per game. It ranked 129th by allowing 30.7 boards per contest.
  • The Vandals ranked 250th in college basketball with 12.3 assists per game.

Idaho betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 13-17-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-14-1 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-18 (Home: 1-8; Away: 4-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (209th in nation) 45.4 (280th) 28.3 (346th) 30.7 (129th) 12.3 (250th) 10.8 (133rd)
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