Arizona St. Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars Predictions October 31, 2026
BYU will beat Arizona State, with a projected score of BYU 31, Arizona State 20. The Cougars’ stronger record and Arizona State’s defensive struggles before its Kansas State win give BYU the edge in Provo. However, that case falls short of justifying BYU -16.5 (-111). Neither the spread nor the 51.5 total offers a compelling wager, so the official recommendation is Pass.
Arizona St. Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars prediction and best bet
BYU is the pick to win, but the best betting decision is Pass. The Cougars enter 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12, while Arizona State is 4-3 and 2-2. Arizona State’s defensive performance before last week gives the home favorite a credible opening: the Sun Devils were allowing 32 points per game entering their Kansas State matchup.
Arizona State then won 28-17, a meaningful counterweight to that concern. Cardae Mack’s four rushing touchdowns also give the underdog an offensive performance worth respecting. The forecast favors BYU by 11 points, but confidence is low. Picking the Cougars to win is easier than identifying value on either side of this spread.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Arizona State at BYU, Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Big 12 college football.
Kickoff and television: 3:30 p.m. Eastern, 1:30 p.m. Mountain, on FOX.
Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Records: Arizona St. Sun Devils 4-3; BYU Cougars 6-1.
SportsJaw odds: Arizona St. Sun Devils +14.5 (-105); BYU Cougars -14.5 (-115). Moneyline: Arizona St. Sun Devils +500; BYU Cougars -700. Total: Over 51.5 (-110); Under 51.5 (-110).
SportsJaw moneyline: Arizona State +530; BYU -780. Those prices favor a BYU victory, but winning and covering are separate questions at this number.