UCLA-BYU Preview

The UCLA Bruins and the BYU Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
BYU defeated Washington 28-27 after a missed point after conversion in Week 2. BYU failed to cover the 8.5-point spread, while the combined 55 points made it OVER the posted total of 54.5.
Max Hall completed 30-of-41 for 340 yards with three touchdowns, while Dennis Pitta caught 10 passes for 148 yards and a TD in the win.
Current streak:
BYU has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
UCLA: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
BYU: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

BYU most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 5 games
UCLA is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
UCLA is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
UCLA home to Arizona, Saturday, September 20
BYU home to Wyoming, Saturday, September 20

 

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