WVU Mountaineers at BYU Cougars Betting Guide
Since taking over as head coach of the BYU Cougars in 2016, Kalani Sitake has remade the program in his image.
Sitake transformed the Cougars, his alma mater, from a tradition of prolific passing attacks into a power-run team that can throw off play-action.
Sitake has a much more physical program now than he did nine years ago. And he has a defense that is one of the best in the Big 12 Conference.
The West Virginia Mountaineers have always been an odd fit since joining the Big 12 Conference in 2012.
Head coach Rich Rodriguez is in his first year of his second tenure as head coach of the Mounties.
Like Sitake, Rich Rod is coaching his alma mater. Rodriquez knows West Virginia and its culture better than anyone.
Rodriguez is known for turning around underachieving programs.
West Virginia at BYU Preview
LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT, is the venue for the Big 12 matchup of the BYU Cougars and West Virginia Mountaineers on Friday, October 3, 2025. Kickoff time is at 10:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on ESPN.
- The BYU Cougars opened as an 18.5-point home favorite.
- The West Virginia Mountaineers opened as an 18.5-point road dog.
- The Cougars and Mountaineers opened with a total of 48.5.
- BYU is a -1700 moneyline home chalk.
- West Virginia is a +890 moneyline road dog.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- West Virginia lost considerable public credibility in last week’s home blowout loss to Utah.
- BYU will draw plenty of casual sector support as the large home favorite.
- BYU has a much better public brand reputation than West Virginia.
- West Virginia is getting an enhanced price based on public perception.
West Virginia at BYU Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- The Mountaineers are in the midst of a transition to the Rich Rodriguez system.
- West Virginia will not be where Rodriguez desires for another two or three years
- West Virginia will offer enhanced value as a team that the casual sector won’t want in this matchup.
- Casual gamblers will much prefer the more established BYU program at home.
- BYU may be the better team, but not the better value.
- West Virginia makes for a compelling contrarian play at an enhanced road team price.
West Virginia at BYU Prime Best Bet: West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia at BYU Betting Tips
West Virginia Mountaineers
- Overall, West Virginia ranks 68th for total offense, 108th for passing, 28th for rushing, 100th for points scored, and 124th for fewest turnovers committed. By contrast, the Mounties rank 73rd for total defense, 91st for points allowed, and 28th for takeaways.
- Last game, the West Virginia Mountaineers lost 48-14 against the Utah Utes as 13.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 47.5. The game went over the total of 47.5. Now, West Virginia has a record of 2-3 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 1-4 under the total.
BYU Cougars
- Overall, BYU ranks 4th for total offense, 105th for passing, 11th for rushing, 24th for scoring, and 6th for fewest turnovers committed. BYU ranks 7th for total defense, 4th for points allowed, and 32nd for takeaways.
- Last game, the BYU Cougars won 24-21 over the Colorado Buffaloes as 6.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 49. The game went under the total of 49. As a result, BYU has a record of 4-0 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 under the total.
West Virginia at BYU Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Late on, West Virginia got the money in three of its most recent nine away games.
- The Mountaineers went over the total in eight of their last 11 road tilts.
- BYU has covered the spread in eight of its most recent 12 home games.
- The Cougars went over the total in four of their last six home games.
- Last time in this series, West Virginia beat BYU 37-7 as 12.5-point home favorites in 2023. The game went under the total.
- Since BYU covered a road loss at West Virginia, that was the only recent meeting.
