The No. 13 BYU Cougars and No. 18 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ultimately might not have the strength of schedule needed to make the College Football Playoff. But the undefeated teams are doing all they can to at least make a case. They'll meet up on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET in Conway, S.C., in a game that was put together after Coastal Carolina's matchup against Liberty was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
William Hill Sportsbook lists the Cougars as 10-point favorites in the latest BYU vs. Coastal Carolina odds. The over-under for total points is set at 61.5. Before entering any Coastal Carolina vs. BYU picks, you'll want to see the college football predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on BYU vs. Coastal Carolina. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football odds for Coastal Carolina vs. BYU:
- BYU vs. Coastal Carolina spread: BYU -10
- BYU vs. Coastal Carolina over-under: 61.5 points
- BYU vs. Coastal Carolina money line: BYU -360; Coastal Carolina +285
What you need to know about BYU
The independent Cougars have been one of the most impressive teams in the nation this season. They are 8-0 overall and 7-1 against the spread. BYU set the tone for the season by beating Navy 55-3 in its opener, and the Cougars have scored at least 40 points in all but one game, including a 51-17 win on the road against then-No. 21 Boise State on Nov. 6.
Quarterback Zach Wilson is in the Heisman conversation thanks to some massive numbers. He's completed 74.3 percent of his passes for 2,724 yards, 26 touchdowns and two interceptions. He's also rushed for eight touchdowns. Running back Tyler Allgeier has also been a star, rushing for 851 yards and 11 touchdowns.
What you need to know about Coastal Carolina
The Chanticleers are also 8-0 with a 7-1 ATS mark. Coach Jamey Chadwell has seen his stock rise as they've picked up several notable wins. The season started with a 38-23 upset of Kansas on the road. Coastal Carolina has also beaten top Sun Belt teams Louisiana and Appalachian State on its way to clinching the Sun Belt East title.
They haven't been quite as explosive as BYU, but the Chanticleers are giving up just 16.8 points per game. And though quarterback Grayson McCall might not have quite the same numbers as Wilson, he still has a stunning 20-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio and has rushed for five TDs.
How to make BYU vs. Coastal Carolina picks
The model has simulated Coastal Carolina vs. BYU 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning under on the total, and it has also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Coastal Carolina vs. BYU? And which side of the spread is hitting in almost 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine right now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the computer model that has crushed its college football picks.
