The Utah Utes and BYU Cougars meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Marriott Center. Here’s a BYU vs Utah Prediction. This article will include a BYU vs Utah Pick.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes lost to Kansas State, beat TCU, and they play Oklahoma State next. Utah has lost 6 of its last 7 games.
The Utah Utes are averaging 84.7 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Terrence Brown is averaging 22.2 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Don McHenry is averaging 18.1 points and 3.3 rebounds. Keanu Dawes is the third double-digit scorer and Seydou Traore is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Utah Utes are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Utes are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars beat TCU, lost to Texas Tech, and they play Arizona next. BYU has won 10 of its last 11 games.
The BYU Cougars are averaging 86.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 40.7 percent shooting. AJ Dybantsa is averaging 22.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Richie Saunders is averaging 19.2 points and 2.1 assists. Robert Wright III is the third double-digit scorer and Dawson Baker is dishing 0.5 assists. The BYU Cougars are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah has lost each of its last 10 road games against Conference opponents.
- Utah has lost the first half in each of its last 10 road games against Conference opponents.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won four of its last five day games.
- Utah has won the first half in three of its last four day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Utah’s last 11 road games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
- Each of BYU’s last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
BYU vs Utah Prediction
BYU is the more talented team and capable of a blowout win at home, where it’s undefeated on the season. However, we just saw Utah take BYU down to the wire a couple of weeks ago as 14.5-point underdogs. This is a rivalry where the underdog has covered each of the last 5 meetings. BYU has failed to cover its last 3 games, nearly losing to TCU as well. Utah doesn’t win much, but it’s competing and has covered 6 of its last 8 games. If the Utes could play any sorts of defense, they’ll run into a win or two. The offensive punch is there. Give me the points.