Opening betting line for BYU v Utah

[pelagius]

BYU: -7.5 points.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/teams/team-page.cfm/team/brigham-young

For comparison:

2008: +6.5
2007: -4.5
2006: -10.5


Also the TCU line for this week opened at -42.
Boise St -10.5 versus UNR.

[Surfah]

BYU: -7.5 points.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/teams/team-page.cfm/team/brigham-young

For comparison:

2008: +6.5
2007: -4.5
2006: -10.5


Also the TCU line for this week opened at -42.

Mormon Red Death should be over this since then.

[pelagius]

Mormon Red Death should be over this since then.

I think MRD will find the the money line attractive:

opening:
Utah +210
BYU -260

So the implied probability of BYU winning is 68%-72%.

[Mormon Red Death]

I think MRD will find the the money line attractive:

opening:
Utah +210
BYU -260

So the implied probability of BYU winning is 68%-72%.

yahooie!

[BlueHair]

Only 7.5?

What have the oddsmakers seen this year that makes them think BYU is more than a touchdown better than Utah?

[byu71]

Only 7.5?

What have the oddsmakers seen this year that makes them think BYU is more than a touchdown better than Utah?

On paper we are just flat out better. Our offense is better than the Utes and our defense is equal to the Utes.

Without the feeling that Whitt can outcoach Bronco in big games, I don't think anyone would be that surprised at what the spread is.

[pelagius]

On paper we are just flat out better. Our offense is better than the Utes and our defense is equal to the Utes.

Without the feeling that Whitt can outcoach Bronco in big games, I don't think anyone would be that surprised at what the spread is.

Plus, wasn't 8 points your prediction for the game? You could be an oddsmaker.

[DU Ute]

On paper we are just flat out better. Our offense is better than the Utes and our defense is equal to the Utes.

Without the feeling that Whitt can outcoach Bronco in big games, I don't think anyone would be that surprised at what the spread is.

[byu71]

Plus, wasn't 8 points your prediction for the game? You could be an oddsmaker.

I guessed the line would be 6 and that would be a good bet as I think we win by 8. Thanks for noticing. Most ignore my predictions.

[byu71]

While not a Ute hater, as a matter of fact I like the Utes,
I don't remember any outstanding defensive games the Utes have played this year. Perhaps you can refresh my memory.

How are the Utes and Cougars ranked defensively nationally and in the MWC?

[LiveCoug]

Total Defense:
Utah 23
BYU 37

Rushing Defense:
Utah 61
BYU 28

Passing Defense:
Utah 14
BYU 65

Scoring Defense:
Utah 22
BYU 35

[byu71]

Total Defense:
Utah 23
BYU 37

Rushing Defense:
Utah 61
BYU 28

Passing Defense:
Utah 14
BYU 65

Scoring Defense:
Utah 22
BYU 35

That surprises me, I guess I will have to give the Utes a slight edge on defense.

[LiveCoug]

That surprises me, I guess I will have to give the Utes a slight edge on defense.

The surprise to me was that we were so close to the Utes.

[Fiyero]

The surprise to me was that we were so close to the Utes.

In Total Defense, Utah was 12 before the TCU game and 29 after. SDSU moved them up to 23.

[pelagius]

For those the are wondering:

The last time the Utah won when BYU was favored: 2005
The last time BYU won when Utah was favored: 2000