In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Utah Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 10th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Utah Utes Preview
Utah Utes have an 8-7 record this season and are tied for 16th place in Big 12 Conference. They have a 7-2 home record and are coming off an 85-73 away loss against Colorado. Their previous three games were a 97-78 home loss against Arizona, a 74-65 away loss against Washington and a 101-77 home win against Eastern Washington.
Offensively, Utah averages 80.3 points per game, while allowing 80.1 points per game defensively. The Utes shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.
Terrence Brown leads Utah in scoring, with an average of 21.4 points per game, while shooting with 44.7% from the field and 78.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4 assists. Keanu Dawes is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.1 per game.
BYU Cougars Preview
BYU Cougars have a 14-1 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in Big 12 Conference. They have a 1-0 road record and are coming off a 104-76 home win against Arizona State. Their previous three games were an 83-73 away win against Kansas State, a 109-81 home win against Eastern Washington and an 85-67 home win against Abilene Christian.
Offensively, BYU averages 88.2 points per game, while allowing 67.7 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 50% from the field and grab 39.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 5.1 blocks per game and 9.5 steals per game defensively.
AJ Dybantsa leads BYU in scoring, with an average of 23.1 points per game, while shooting with 58.3% from the field and 75.4% from the free throw line. Keba Keita is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.1 per game, while Robert Wright III adds a team-high 5.4 assists per game.
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Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won 19 of its last 21 night games at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
- BYU has lost five of its last six games at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
- Utah has won the first half in 25 of its last 30 night games at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 19 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah has lost each of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-seven of Utah’s last 28 night games have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
- Thirty-one of BYU’s last 35 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (11 games).
- BYU ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.9).
BYU vs Utah Prediction
In this BYU vs Utah Prediction, BYU is coming as -13 road favorites. BYU has been the far better team this season has they have been almost perfect this season and have won their only road game. They are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 games, while Utah is coming off three consecutive losses and is just 2-4 against the spread in its last 6. BYU is superior both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a +20.5 point differential this season, so I expect them to win comfortably on the road today. Take BYU and lay the -13 points.