West Virginia Mountaineers vs BYU Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/3

The West Virginia Mountaineers will travel to LaVell Edwards Stadium to face the BYU Cougars in Week 6 of the 2025 regular season. The game will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025, with a late kickoff at 10:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.

West Virginia holds a 2-3 record this season, struggling on the road with a 0-2 record. BYU is ranked #23 and has a perfect 4-0 record, including 2-0 at home. Both teams belong to the Big 12 Conference, adding extra interest to this matchup.

West Virginia Team Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers have had a challenging season. They lost to Utah 48-14 in their latest game. They have struggled with passing, gaining only 85 yards in that game, but they managed 261 rushing yards.

In their season stats, the Mountaineers rank 17th in rushing yards with 1081. Their passing game ranks 85th with 897 yards. Points for the season are at 110, ranking 61st.

Injuries have impacted the team significantly. Key players like Nicco Marchiol and Jahiem White are out. This affects their performance on both offense and defense.

West Virginia vs BYU Game Day Info

• Sport: NCAA Football
• Teams: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. BYU Cougars
• Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT
• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
• Betting Odds: West Virginia Moneyline +790, BYU Moneyline -1326, Spread: West Virginia +19.0 (-110), BYU -19.0 (-110), Total Over/Under: 46.5 (-110)

BYU Team Preview

The BYU Cougars have shown strong performance this season. They have a 4-0 record with wins against teams like Colorado and East Carolina. Their offense has been effective, scoring 154 points, ranking 30th in the nation.

Bear Bachmeier leads the team at quarterback with 697 passing yards in four games. LJ Martin is a key player in the rushing attack with 400 yards. On defense, the Cougars have allowed only 37 points, ranking 11th in the country.

BYU’s injury report includes several players out, like Choé Bryant-Strother and Jojo Phillips. Austin Leausa and Isaiah Glasker are likely to play despite injuries. The team will rely on their depth to maintain their unbeaten run.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is BYU favored by 19 points. West Virginia has struggled on defense, allowing 133 points this season. Given BYU’s strong offense, ranked 30th in points scored, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is BYU 34, West Virginia 14.

The total for the game is set at 46.5 points. BYU’s defense has been solid, allowing only 37 points this season, while West Virginia’s offense ranks 61st in points scored. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The projected total is 48 points, so the recommendation is to take the over.