On the whole, BYU is unrecognizable from its high-flying glory years. Once upon a time, the Cougars were known as the top passing team in the country. That is what made them the 1984 national champions. Back then BYU was celebrated as “Quarterback U.” Which makes their precipitous drop in passing so perplexing in this era of offense. Namely coach Kalani Sitake has triggered grumbling from fans. A 38-34 NCAA Football Betting bowl loss to Hawaii warmed his seat. Navy is coming off the satisfaction of an 11-2 bounce-back season. Coach Ken Niumatalolo quieted his increasing critics.
BYU Cougars vs. Navy Midshipmen
| Date and Time: | Monday, September 7, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland |
| BYU Cougars vs. Navy Midshipmen TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| BYU | -2 (-110) | 50 (-110) | -125 |  |
| Navy | +2 (-110) | 50 (-110) | +105 | |
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BYU Cougars vs. Navy Midshipmen SBG Odds Overview
To begin with BYU as an odd offshore betting favorite here. Gamblers have little faith in such a mediocre program. Also, in Navy’s favor is their patented option attack that consistently rates in the national top 10. Navy is the name brand of these two programs. Casual fans respect the Midshipmen for their long-term success. Since 2003, Navy has missed only two bowls. Gamblers have long memories of that regular winning.
BYU Cougars Team Overview
Now Kalani Sitake begins his fourth season with a pedestrian record of 27-25. Following a 9-4 rookie season, his best record is 7-6. Which has been the BYU ledger in 2018 and 2019. Fans hate his plodding offenses. Quarterback Zach Wilson has begun to change that some. Tight end Matt Bushman is Wilson’s top target. To illustrate Bushman has 125 catches, 1719 yards, and nine touchdowns for his career. The defense has further been an inconsistent problem.
Navy Midshipmen Team Overview
Of major concern is that Navy must replace quarterback Malcolm Perry. Niumatalolo has successfully engineered past transitions. As a consequence of a long-time option system in place should Navy keep the ship afloat. In particular, Niumatalolo has voiced his respect for Navy’s work ethic and character.
BYU Cougars vs. Navy Midshipmen Against the Spread
The Cougars are:
- 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 away games
- 5-2 over the total on the road
- 4-6 vs. the odds as a favorite of three points or less
- 3-1 over the total when favored by a field goal or less
- 3-8 vs. the line in their last 11 games as chalk
- 4-7 under the total when favored
The Midshipmen are:
- 6-3 against the spread in their last nine games as a dog
- 5-1 over the total as a pup
- 7-2 vs. the line as a dog of three points or less
- 6-4 over the total when getting a field goal or less
- 9-4 on the board in their last 13 home tilts
- 2-4 under the total at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium
BYU Cougars vs. Navy Midshipmen SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier BYU is not a good NCAA Football Betting value in this situation. Contrarily Navy has shown well under these parameters. From this point, we have a BYU program on a treadmill. While Navy has the confidence of a program back on track. It follows that BYU covered only four of 13 games in 2019. Despite going 7-6 straight up.
BYU vs. Navy SBG Best Bet: Navy Midshipmen