Southern Illinois allowed 41 sacks last season and they have a new starter in QB Hunter Simmons (169 passing yards in 2023). The offense also lost its top two running backs and two of its best three wide receivers. BYU had all kinds of problems on offense and the quarterback situation is still up in the air. The running attack looks average, at best. BYU's defense struggled in Big 12 action, but played great last September when stepping down in competition allowing an average of eight points in victories over Southern Utah and Sam Houston State. Take Southern Illinois/BYU UNDER the total — Max Play.
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August 31, 2024 8:00pm ET
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Southern Illinois Salukis
#309161
BYU Cougars
#309162
Lines & Odds
+17 (-105)
ATS
-17 (-115)
+520
Moneyline
-1000
OVER 49 (-115)
Total
UNDER 49 (-105)
Salukis vs. Cougars Spread Picks
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 75% of the public bets were on BYU Cougars on the -17 ATS. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that BYU would win by a score of 31.6 to 17.9 with BYU winning on the moneyline, Southern Illinois winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Pro Picks
This Pro Pick was released to clients on August 29, 2024 at 12:31PM ET.
CFB
Southern Illinois at BYU
August 31, 2024
8:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
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3
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F
Southern Illinois Salukis
0
6
7
0
13
BYU Cougars 
14
3
14
10
41
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