Stanford vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Sep 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Stanford vs BYU

Stanford face BYU in this NCAAF Week 2 matchup at Lavell Edwards Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:15 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

High-Scoring Matchup Anticipated

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 45.5 points between BYU and Stanford. Our betting prediction is priced up at -105 which looks worth taking.

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BYU Won 35-26 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Stanford Cardinal were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors claimed a 23-20 win.

Brigham Young Cougars won their last game, beating Portland State Vikings at home. It was a 69-0 win at Lavell Edwards Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

BYU had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Stanford Stadium, they recorded a 35-26 win over Stanford.

Quarterbacks

Ben Gulbranson

132.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Bear Bachmeier

192.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Stanford vs BYU Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Stanford vs BYU betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -105 available for our college football pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 45.5 in total.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making college football predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our picks.

Key Stanford vs BYU stats:

• The 45.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Stanford games on the road.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Stanford games.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in the last 4 BYU games.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 BYU games at home.
• The 45.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 BYU games.

Over 45.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ben Gulbranson Over 132.5 Passing Yards -114

You can place a bet on Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) at -114 to reach over 132.5 passing yards. The line for QB Passing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.

Latest Ben Gulbranson Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 132.5

-114

Under 132.5

-114

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LJ Martin Over 84.5 Rushing Yards -114

LJ Martin (Stanford) is priced at -114 to accumulate over 84.5 rushing yards. There’s an opportunity to place a Player Rushing Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.

Latest LJ Martin Player Prop Odds

Rushing Yards

Over 84.5

-114

Under 84.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

Stanford 13 - 38 BYU

We’re going for BYU to claim a 38-13 victory and the good news is that there are huge odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Stanford vs BYU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

BYU Big Favorites With the Books

At betting odds of -2000 with the sportsbooks, Brigham Young Cougars are regarded as 95% likely to win this college game. Stanford are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +980.

The spread is calculated to be 21.5, while total points comes in at 44.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 44.5, this outcome can be backed at -110. 

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Moneyline

Stanford

+980

BYU

-2000

Point Spread

Stanford +21.5

-115

BYU -21.5

-105

Total Points

Under 44.5

-110

Over 44.5

-110

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Chase Roberts (BYU)

Over 43.5

-114

Under 43.5

-114

C.J. Williams (Stanford)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-114

Carsen Ryan (BYU)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-114

Sam Roush (Stanford)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Rushing Yards

LJ Martin (BYU)

Over 84.5

-114

Under 84.5

-114

Micah Ford (Stanford)

Over 56.5

-114

Under 56.5

-114

Passing Yards

Bear Bachmeier (BYU)

Over 192.5

-114

Under 192.5

-114

Ben Gulbranson (Stanford)

Over 132.5

-114

Under 132.5

-114

BYU Have Collected Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

BYU own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 33.40 points per contest and conceding 20.10.

Stanford have endured six straight defeats on the road. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 22.00 points scored and 36.50 points allowed.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O45.5	U45.5
BYU Home Stats		7-3	53.50	33.40	20.10	8	2
Stanford Away Stats		3-7	58.50	22.00	36.50	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
• U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Stanford Cardinal Stats

Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 56.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 58.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 45.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.00 pts and allowed 36.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.00 pts and allowed 36.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 54.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 45.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.30 pts and allowed 20.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 33.40 pts and allowed 20.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	1	0	40	6	34	1-0	0-0	1W
BYU	1	0	69	0	69	1-0	0-0	1W
Houston	1	0	27	0	27	1-0	0-0	1W
Iowa State	2	0	79	28	51	1-0	1-0	2W
Kansas	2	0	77	14	63	2-0	0-0	2W
Oklahoma State	1	0	27	7	20	1-0	0-0	1W
TCU	1	0	48	14	34	0-0	1-0	1W
Texas Tech	1	0	67	7	60	1-0	0-0	1W
UCF	1	0	17	10	7	1-0	0-0	1W
Utah	1	0	43	10	33	0-0	1-0	1W
West Virginia	1	0	45	3	42	1-0	0-0	1W
Kansas State	1	1	59	59	0	1-1	0-0	1W
Baylor	0	1	24	38	-14	0-1	0-0	1L
Cincinnati	0	1	17	20	-3	0-1	0-0	1L
Colorado	0	1	20	27	-7	0-1	0-0	1L

Atlantic Coast	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Boston College	1	0	66	10	56	1-0	0-0	1W
NC State	1	0	24	17	7	1-0	0-0	1W
Wake Forest	1	0	10	9	1	1-0	0-0	1W
Virginia	1	0	48	7	41	1-0	0-0	1W
SMU	1	0	42	13	29	1-0	0-0	1W
California	1	0	34	15	19	0-0	1-0	1W
Pittsburgh	1	0	61	9	52	1-0	0-0	1W
Miami	1	0	27	24	3	1-0	0-0	1W
Louisville	1	0	51	17	34	1-0	0-0	1W
Georgia Tech	1	0	27	20	7	0-0	1-0	1W
Florida State	1	0	31	17	14	1-0	0-0	1W
Duke	1	0	45	17	28	1-0	0-0	1W
Clemson	0	1	10	17	-7	0-1	0-0	1L
North Carolina	0	1	14	48	-34	0-1	0-0	1L
Stanford	0	1	20	23	-3	0-0	0-1	1L
Syracuse	0	1	26	45	-19	0-0	0-1	1L
Virginia Tech	0	1	11	24	-13	0-0	0-1	1L