The BYU Cougars aim to keep their undefeated streak alive as they take on the 4-1 Arizona Wildcats in a Big 12 showdown Saturday night.
Expect a close contest, but the Cougars hold the advantage and my BYU vs. Arizona predictions have them winning outright.
Let’s break down what should be a great game in my free college football picks for Saturday, October 11.
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BYU vs Arizona prediction
BYU vs Arizona best bet: BYU moneyline (-120)
BYU is off to a 5-0 start for the second straight year, but is now entering a tougher stretch of its schedule. That starts with a road trip to Arizona, where they’ll take on a Wildcats team that has looked excellent outside of a disappointing blowout loss to the Iowa State Cyclones.
Both teams have been outstanding defensively, with each ranking in the top ten nationally in terms of yards allowed per play and in the top 20 in points allowed.
But it’s BYU that has more offensive strengths it can rely on in what should be a tight, low-scoring game. The Cougars are averaging 5.8 yards per rush, with LJ Martin having piled up 490 yards on the ground over their first five games. In relative terms, this is also a weakness for the Arizona defense, which has completely shut down opposing passers while being merely good against the run, allowing 97.6 rushing yards per game.
This won’t be an easy game for BYU, especially on the road. But that Iowa State loss has raised enough questions for me about the Wildcats and their ability to compete against top-tier competition. I’m taking the Cougars to win outright.
BYU vs Arizona same-game parlay
BYU will win in a battle of two defenses that will make it hard for either side to score. I’m also taking the Under, and I’ll bet on Cougars running back LJ Martin to be the one offensive star to shine by taking him to hit both his yardage Over and score a touchdown.
BYU vs Arizona SGP
- BYU moneyline
- Under 47.5
- LJ Martin Over 86.5 rushing yards
- LJ Martin anytime TD
Our deep-ball SGP: Wildcats defense bears down on Bachmeier
The BYU defense should be able to contain Ismail Mahdi, who has been relatively quiet outside of one huge game against the Kansas State Wildcats. Bear Bachmeier won’t be asked to throw much against an Arizona defense that is only allowing opponents to complete 51.3% of their passes this season.
BYU vs Arizona SGP
- BYU moneyline
- Under 47.5
- LJ Martin Over 86.5 rushing yards
- LJ Martin anytime TD
- Ismail Mahdi Under 50.5 rushing yards
- Bear Bachmeier Under 1.5 passing TDs
BYU vs Arizona game predictions
BYU vs Arizona moneyline prediction
In what should be an excellent game, the Cougars have enough of an edge for me to take them to win the game outright.
BYU vs Arizona spread prediction
BYU is also the pick on the spread for this game, though the similar payouts have me preferring taking the moneyline rather than giving up the points.
BYU vs Arizona Over/Under prediction
The defenses should outshine the offenses in this game, so I’m comfortable taking the Under even at a low total.
BYU vs Arizona odds
- Spread: BYU -2.5 | Arizona +2.5
- Moneyline: BYU -122 | Arizona +104
- Over/Under: Over 47 | Under 47
BYU vs Arizona trend to know
BYU is 4-0 straight up in its last four games against Arizona. Find more college football betting trends for BYU vs Arizona.
How to watch BYU vs Arizona
| Location | Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| Date | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
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