Southern Illinois vs BYU Football Odds

The Salukis will play the Cougars on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season has begun, with Southern Illinois and BYU scheduled to matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Southern Illinois had a 98.00 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for BYU in the 2023 season was 92.33.
  • Away Southern Illinois - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Southern Illinois had a 4-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home BYU - BYU finished the 2023 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2023.
  • Points Scored - Southern Illinois wound up 6th (332) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with BYU ranked 13th (277) for points scored in the 2023 Big 12 Conference.
  • Points Against - Southern Illinois finished 10th (210) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. BYU wound up 4th (358) in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - Southern Illinois had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with BYU notching a 5-7 regular season standing last year.

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Top o' the mornin' to ya, lads and lasses! Southern Illinois is ready to rumble!

The Salukis take on BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in a clash of champions.

With a solid 8-5 season under their belt, can Southern Illinois continue their winning streak?

BYU, on the other hand, ended last season with a disappointing 5-7 record.

Will the Cougars come back with a vengeance or will the Salukis reign supreme?

Be sure to visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below!

Best Salukis at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Southern Illinois
Favorite

BYU
BYU has a -16.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Southern Illinois has a +16.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Southern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 49.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 49.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Southern Illinois vs BYU College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

BYU is a -16.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Southern Illinois is a +16.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Southern Illinois vs BYU College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Southern Illinois
BYU
8/31/24 8:00pm EDT
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Underdog Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +16.5 Southern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.

Favorite BYU - BYU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -16.5 BYU favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Southern Illinois at BYU Prop Bets

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Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 1
Southern Illinois vs BYU
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
BYU 41, SIU 13
LaVell Edwards Stadium
BYU by 28

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Southern Illinois, BYU
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Missouri Valley
Southern Illinois2-60.250482693673-31-5W1
Big 12
#17 BYU7-20.7781023692415-15-1W1

Southern Illinois & BYU Futures Odds

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Southern Illinois Championship Odds

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BYU Championship Odds

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Southern Illinois & BYU Team Pages

Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Schedules & Results


2024-25 Southern Illinois Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Southern Illinois vs
BYU
BYU 41, SIU 13
Saturday, August 31st, 2024


2024-25 BYU Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Southern Illinois vs
BYU
BYU 41, SIU 13
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2BYU vs
SMU
BYU 18, SMU 15
Friday, September 6th, 2024
Week 3BYU vs
Wyoming
BYU 34, WYO 14
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Kansas State vs
BYU
BYU 38, KSU 9
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5BYU vs
Baylor
BYU 34, BAY 28
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7Arizona vs
BYU
BYU 41, ARIZ 19
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8Oklahoma State vs
BYU
BYU 38, OKST 35
Friday, October 18th, 2024
Week 9BYU vs
UCF
BYU 37, UCF 24
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11BYU vs
Utah
BYU 22, UTAH 21
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Week 12Kansas vs
BYU
KU 17, BYU 13
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13BYU vs
Arizona State
ASU 28, BYU 23
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Houston vs
BYU
BYU 30, HOU 18
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
BowlsBYU vs
Colorado
Valero Alamo Bowl
Saturday, December 28th, 2024
7:30 pm EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Southern Illinois vs BYU College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Southern Illinois vs BYU Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern Illinois vs BYU Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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