Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Utah prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 14-9 (4-8) this year after they defeated BYU by a score of 84-66 in their last game. Cincinnati trailed 42-39 at halftime, but outscored BYU by a total of 45-24 in the second half for the win. The Bearcats shot 58.6% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jizzle James led Cincinnati with 24 points and three assists, while Day Day Thomas added 15 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Bearcats defeated UCF by a score of 93-83 but did lose to West Virginia by a score of 63-50 before that. Cincinnati has lost four of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big 12 standings with a 4-8 record. Cincinnati has scored 71.6 points per game and they have allowed 64 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Simas Lukosius is averaging 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jizzle James is averaging 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this year. Cincinnati is shooting 45.5% from the field, 65.5% on free throws, and 32.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 13-10 (5-7) this season after they lost to West Virginia by a score of 72-61 in their last game. Utah trailed 36-27 at halftime but did play better in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 41.1% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 64.3% on free throws in the game. Keanu Dawes led Utah with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Jake Wahlin added 10 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Utes defeated Colorado by a score of 72-59 but did lose to Oklahoma State by a score of 81-72 before that. Utah has lost four of their last six games and they are currently one game ahead of Cincinnati in the Big 12 standings with a 5-7 record. Utah has scored 75.4 points per game and they have allowed 70.2 points per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game this season. Gabe Madsen is averaging 14.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 11.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Utah is shooting 45.8% from the field, 62.3% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Utah will beat Cincinnati

• Utah has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost each of its last six Tuesday night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Utah has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cincinnati’s last four home night games against the Big 12 Conference has produced a total of 146+ points.
• Five of Utah’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win and they will be at home for this game. The Bearcats are shooting 45.5% from the field this year, but they have scored 84 and 93 points in their last two games. Utah has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are shooting 45.8% from the field this year. The Utes have allowed 72+ points in three of their last five games, but they do have a 69-66 win over Cincinnati a few weeks ago. The Bearcats do have a good amount of momentum right now, but these teams are very similar in my opinion and I like Utah with the points here.