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BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Cincinnati (12-6) vs. BYU (12-6)
January 25, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: BYU -6.5; Over/Under: 136.5
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In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the Marriott Center.. Let’s take a look at a BYU vs Cincinnati Pick. 

BYU Looks for Second Straight Win

BYU faced off against Colorado in the last game, and they were impressive. BYU’s offense scored 83 points while the defense gave up 67 points and that led to the defeat. In the second half, BYU scored 45 points while the defense gave p 31 points and that led to the win. BYU shot 58.5 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Richie Saunders had a strong game putting 25 poins, five rebounds, and one assist. 


BYU comes into this game with a 12-6 record overall and they have gone 9-9 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 18 games so far this season. BYU is averaging 80.4 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 58th in the league while the defense is ranked 58th in the league. Forward Richie Saunders is averaging 14.5 points while shooting 52 percent from the field. 

Why BYU Will Beat Cincinnati 

BYU has won 14 of its last 15 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Cincinnati has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Cincinnati has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Cincinnati Looks to Bounce Back

Cincinnati faced off against Texas Tech in the last game and they didn’t play well enough. The Beacats scored 71 points while the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the defeat. The Beacats are shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 21.4 percent from behind the three point lineup. Two games ago against Arizona State, Cincinnati gave up only 60 points and they ended up winning by seven points. 

The Bearcats sit with a 12-6 record overall and they have gone 7-11 against the spread. The over has hit in only 3 of the 18 games so far this season. Cincinnati is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 61.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 247th in the league and the defense is ranked 10th. Simas Lukosius is the top player, averaging 12.2 points while shooting 42.5 percent from the field. 

BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction

BYU is going to have no issue geting the job done in this game. BYU is averaging 80.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Cincinnati is averaging 72.3 points per game and they aren’t going to score enough here. BYU is going to go over their season average, and it is going to be BYU that is going to get the job done. Back BYU against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: BYU -6.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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