What the Analytics are Saying About BYU vs Arkansas

After a troublesome loss to Notre Dame, BYU travels again residence to host Arkansas. It is a uncommon alternative for BYU to host a group from the SEC, and it is also a possibility for BYU to show round its season after struggling two losses in its final 4 video games. Arkansas is on the lookout for a bounce-back win in its personal proper. The Razorbacks had been ranked within the prime 10 earlier than struggling three consecutive losses to Texas A&M, Alabama, and Mississippi State. As we speak, we preview BYU-Arkansas from an analytical perspective.

SP+ Prediction

SP+ expects a detailed sport between BYU and Arkansas. SP+ offers Arkansas a 52% probability to win with an anticipated closing rating of 31-30 in favor of the Razorbacks. SP+ can be in favor of the over; the over/underneath is presently set at 59.5.

ESPN FPI Prediction

ESPN FPI is extra bullish on the Cougars than SP+. FPI offers BYU a 64% probability to beat Arkansas.

Vegas Betting Line

As of this writing, Arkansas is a 1.5-point favourite over BYU. The betting traces opened with the Cougars favored by 2 factors, so the road has moved 3.5 factors in direction of Arkansas.

BYU’s Offense vs Arkansas’ Protection

Based on Soccer Outsiders, BYU’s offense ranks seventeenth in effectivity regardless of a number of sluggish begins within the final a number of video games. Arkansas’ protection ranks 79th within the nation in defensive effectivity, primarily attributable to its passing protection. The Razorbacks are permitting 307 passing yards per sport which ranks 127 out of 131 FBS groups.

Assuming Jaren Corridor is wholesome, BYU ought to have the ability to transfer the ball by means of the air on Saturday.

BYU’s Protection vs Arkansas’ Offense

Arkansas’ offense ranks nineteenth in offensive effectivity and BYU’s protection ranks 51st in defensive effectivity. The Razorbacks will attempt to assault BYU’s protection on the bottom. Arkansas averages 234 yards per sport on the bottom which is sweet for eleventh within the nation.

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