BYU once dominated the Holy War rivalry with Utah, winning 19-of-21 meetings during the LaVell Edwards era, but the Utes have flipped the script by winning nine of the last 12 meetings and going 9-3 against the spread. These two programs suspended their longtime rivalry last season but renew acquaintances Saturday afternoon in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Las Vegas Bowl point spread: Utes opened as three-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.
College football pick, via Odds Shark computer: 32.4-28.6 Cougars
Why the Cougars can cover the spread
BYU started 2-2 this season, with wins over Nebraska and Boise State, and losses to UCLA and Michigan.