BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws the ball against the Utah Utes during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

The No. 10 BYU Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) visit the Iowa State Cyclones (5-2, 2-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, is at 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the BYU vs. Iowa State odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

BYU remained unbeaten last week, knocking off rival Utah 24-21 as a 4.5-point underdog with the Under (49.5) cashing. QB Bear Bachmeier threw 1 touchdown pass and ran for another.

The Cyclones enter the game on a 2-game losing streak. Idle last week, they lost 24-17 on the road to Colorado 2 weeks ago as 3-point favorites. The Under (52) cashed. RB Abu Sama III rushed for 177 yards and 2 scores in the loss.

They last played each other in 2023 when Iowa State beat BYU 45-13 in Ames.

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BYU at Iowa State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): BYU +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Iowa State -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): BYU +2.5 (-105) | Iowa State -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -118 | U: -110)

BYU at Iowa State picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa State 24, BYU 20

Moneyline

BYU is unbeaten, but 3 of its 4 conference games have been decided by 1 score.

The Cyclones are unbeaten at home this season and have allowed a total of 34 points in 3 home games. They come in rested, while BYU is coming off an emotional win over a bitter rival.

The Big 12 will have another top-10 team tumble this week, but because the spread is only 2.5 points, there's some value.

PASS.

Against the spread

All 5 of Iowa State's wins have been by at least 3 points.

And with a 2.5-point spread, this should be easy to clear.

BET IOWA STATE -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Two of the last 3 games for Iowa State have not reached 47 total points, and the same is the case for BYU.

But we can't ignore how few points the Cyclones have allowed at home this season (34 total points in 3 games).

BET UNDER 48.5 (-115).

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