In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Florida A&M Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, December 20th, at the Marriot Arena.
Another Strong Defensive Game for BYU?
BYU’s defense was lights out in the last game, and that defense is going to need to be good again here. BYU faced off against Wymong and the defense gave up only 49 points on the way to the 19-point victory. BYU used a balanced attack and they had ten different players that scored. Trevin Knell had a strong game putting up 15 points. Dawson Baker also put up 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists. BYU on the season is averaging 83.9 points while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 42nd in the league while the defense is ranked 50th. Egor Demin is averaging 13.2 points while shooting 49.3 percent from the field.
Why BYU Will Beat Florida A&M
- BYU has won each of its last 15 night games against non-conference opponents at Marriott Center.
- Florida A&M has lost each of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida A&M has lost the first half in each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Can Florida A&M put up a Fight?
Florida A&M have played a tough schedule to start the season and they are coming off a loss. Florida A&M faced off against Utah and they scored 59 points, while their defense gave up 89 points. Kaleb Washington put up 11 points, but it wasn’t enough with the rest of the team struggling. Three games ago against Presbyterian, they scored 66 points on the way to the three-point victory. Florida A&M is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 82.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 220th in the league while the defense is ranked 351st. Sterling Young has been the top player averaging 12.1 points while shooting 41.2 percent from the field. Florida A&M will meet Tarleton State, Bethune-Cookman, Southern, and Grambling after this game.
BYU vs Florida A&M Prediction
The way the defense played in the last game for BYU was impressive and it’s going to be the difference that steps up again in this game. BYU gave up only 49 points in the last game andd they are going to step up in a major way again here. Florida A&M’s offense is going to struggle to get anything going, and it’s going to be BYU that is going to end up cruising here. Back BYU to win and cover the spread.