The Arizona Wildcats and Brigham Young Cougars both enter this matchup with 1-0 records, indicating strong starts to their seasons. The Cougars are favored at home by 7.5 points, with odds of -112, meaning you'd have to bet $112 to win $100 on BYU covering the spread. Arizona is the underdog with a +7.5 spread at -108 odds, so a $108 bet would win $100 if they keep the game within 7 points or win outright.
Looking at the moneyline, BYU is the favorite at -285, suggesting they are expected to win the game outright. A $285 bet would win $100 if BYU pulls off the win. Conversely, Arizona’s moneyline is +230, offering a nice payout for an upset victory, with a $100 bet paying $230.
The total points line is set at 50.5, with the under slightly favored at -112 compared to the over at -108. This implies sportsbooks expect a moderately scoring game, but are leaning just a bit toward fewer than 51 points combined.
Overall, the lines suggest BYU is the stronger team, favored by more than a touchdown at home. Arizona has some value as an underdog, especially if you think the game will be close. The total points line hints at a balanced matchup with neither a runaway offensive shootout nor a defensive slugfest expected. Keep these odds in mind when deciding how to play the spread, moneyline, or total.