Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars odds, spread & prediction
Baylor Bears5-3
BYU Cougars7-1BYU hosts Baylor at LaVell Edwards Stadium in a Big 12 conference game with the Cougars sitting at 7-1 and firmly in the driver's seat at home. The Bears have held opponents to 15.3 points per game this season, so this won't be a shootout even if the Cougars are heavy favorites.
See the full college football board & lines →Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars prediction: who is favored
The market favors the BYU Cougars at -245 on the moneyline, a 68% implied chance to win.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- BYU is the favorite at -245, Baylor at +203 in the markets
- BYU is 7-1, Baylor is 5-3 on the season
- BYU has won two of the last three meetings, including a 34-28 win over Baylor in 2024
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
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Baylor vs BYU preview
The Market and Community Signal
The fair price in the markets is -245 for BYU and +203 for Baylor. That is where BettorEdge's peer-to-peer marketplace earns its keep: set your own number, post it to the board, and let the community trade against you without a house vig eating into your payout.
Form and Scoring
BYU is averaging 32.4 points per game while allowing 18.8, with wins over Arizona, TCU, Iowa State, and Notre Dame among their eight games. Their only loss came 31-39 at UCF. Baylor is scoring 30.6 per game but their defense has been the story, allowing just 15.3 points per game. The Bears' three losses came to Auburn, TCU, and Kansas, and they enter on a one-game winning streak after a 41-9 road win at UCF.
Common Opponents and Recent Meetings
Both teams have faced Arizona State, TCU, and UCF this season. Against Arizona State, Baylor won 55-19 and BYU won 27-20. Against TCU, Baylor lost 6-17 while BYU won 17-10. Against UCF, Baylor won 41-9 while BYU lost 31-39. That split reads slightly in Baylor's favor on the common-opponent ledger, worth noting against the wide gap in the moneyline. In the last three meetings over the past eight seasons, BYU holds a 2-1 edge, winning most recently 34-28 at McLane Stadium in 2024.
How the Game Sets Up
BYU's overall body of work justifies the market's confidence in the Cougars, but Baylor's defense is real. The Bears have kept opponents under 20 points per game on the season, and common opponents suggest they can compete with this level of Big 12 competition. If you think the market is overvaluing BYU at this price, BettorEdge is exactly where you post that opinion and let the community find you.
How to play it
BYU is the clear market favorite at -245, and their home record and strength of schedule back it up. Baylor at +203 is worth considering for bettors who trust the Bears' defense to keep this closer than the number implies, especially given the common-opponent splits. Post your number on BettorEdge, skip the vig, and let the open interest tell you which way the sharp money is leaning as game time approaches.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs AuburnL 16-17
- vs Prairie View A&MW 44-3
- vs Louisiana TechW 36-19
- vs ColoradoW 23-13
- at Arizona StateW 55-19
- vs TCUL 6-17
- at KansasL 24-25
- at UCFW 41-9
Went 5-7 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
- vs Utah TechW 63-7
- vs ArizonaW 28-17
- at Colorado StateW 41-23
- at TCUW 17-10
- vs Iowa StateW 24-10
- vs Notre DameW 28-24
- at UCFL 31-39
- vs Arizona StateW 27-20
Went 12-2 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Arizona StateBaylor: W 55-19BYU: W 27-20
- TCUBaylor: L 6-17BYU: W 17-10
- UCFBaylor: W 41-9BYU: L 31-39
Matchup history
Baylor Bears and BYU Cougars last played on Saturday, Sep 28, 2024, when the BYU Cougars won 34–28. Over the last 3 meetings: BYU Cougars 2, Baylor Bears 1.
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Preseason scouting report
Baylor Bears
- New defensive coordinator in Joe Klanderman (Kansas State defensive coordinator and safeties coach)
- Only one offensive starter returns (Offensive Lineman)
- Florida transfer QB DJ Lagway is expected to start (2,264 yards, 16 TDs, 14 INTs)
- Returner Dawson Pendergrass is expected to start at RB (DNP in 2025 with injury; 671 yards, 6 TDs in 2024)
BYU Cougars
- New defensive coordinator in Kelly Poppinga (BYU Special Teams Coordinator)
- Bear Bachmeier returns at QB after a freshman season of 3,033 yards, 15 TDS, and 7 INTs, as well as 527 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs
- LJ Martin returns at RB after a 2025 season of 1,305 yards and 12 TDs
- Top three players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being Jojo Phillips (161 yards)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars start?+
Baylor Bears at BYU Cougars kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 1:00 PM ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars?+
The BYU Cougars are favored at -245 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Baylor and BYU's records in 2026?+
The Baylor Bears are 5-3 and the BYU Cougars are 7-1 this season. Baylor is scoring 30.6 points a game and allowing 15.3; BYU is scoring 32.4 and allowing 18.8.
When did Baylor and BYU last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Sep 28, 2024, when BYU Cougars won 34-28 at McLane Stadium. Over the last 3 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Baylor has won 1 and BYU 2.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 1:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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